55 Classic Christmas Dinner Recipes

Instead I used a mix of grated cheddar and parmesan, 1 cup of each.

I make this cookie every year and it was my very picky late husband's favorite cookie. He did not even like cream cheese! Do NOT skip the lemon zest when making this cookie. I also add lemon juice to the Royal Icing for additional flavor. This cookie is always a winner when I take a plate of Christmas cookies to work, hospitals, etc. It is my most requested cookie. There is a supplemental Royal Icing Recipe that was also printed originally in 2007 BHG. I think any Royal Icing recipe would do for decorating.