My Favorite Christmas Cookies

INGREDIENTS

• Cookies:
• 2/3 cups Shortening
• 3/4 cups Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Grated Orange Or Lemon Zest
• 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
• 1 whole Egg
• 4 teaspoons Milk
• 2 cups Flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
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• EGG YOLK GLAZE:
• 1 whole Egg Yolk
• 1 teaspoon Water
• 2 drops (to 3) Food Coloring
• WHITE DECORATIVE ICING:
• 1 bag 2 Lb Powdered Sugar
• 1/4 cup Milk
• 2 Tablespoons Egg White (optional)