Labadie Recipe Database

Name Lemon Blueberry Fans Number of People 54 List of Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 3 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. lemon peel, finely shredded 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. lemon extract 2 T cornstarch 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup blueberry filling or raspberry filling Description In a very large bowl,  combine butter and cream cheese.  Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.  Add sugar and salt.  Beat until light and fluffy, scraping sode of bowl occasionally.  Beat in the 1 tsp. lemon peel, vanilla and lemon extract until combined.  Beat in cornstarch.  Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.  Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour.  Divide dough in half.  Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours or until dough is easy to handle. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  On a lightly floured surface, roll out one of the dough portions to an 1/8-inch thickness.  Using a round 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter, cut out dough.  Place dough rounds 1-inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Spoon 1/2 tsp. filling onto the center of each round.  To shape fans, bring opposite sides of each dough circle up over the filling and pinch them together where they meet, forming a point at one end. Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.  Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute.  Transfer cookies to a wire rack; let cool.  Repeat with the remaining dough portion.  Time 1 to 2 hours Difficulty (1-5) 3 Notes To store:  Layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover.  Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month. Image