Lemon nut cookies

1 cup butter please no substitutions, softened
2 cups confectioners sugar
2 eggs
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons half and half cream
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
3 1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt

Glaze:
2 cups confectioners sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 Tablespoons lemon juice

whatever shape cookie cutter you want
any color food coloring you want

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the lemon juice, cream and lemon peel. Combine the flour,almonds, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
on a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut with a floured cookie cutter choosing whatever shape. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. bake at 350F for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

For glaze, combine confectioners sugar, corn syrup and lemon juice until smooth. Spread glaze over cookies let stand overnight until glaze hardens.