Cutout Cookie Recipes | Taste of Home

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons whole milk
• 1-1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
• 3 teaspoons lemon extract
• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• FROSTING:
• 1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• Optional: Baking cocoa and white chocolate shavings