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In a medium bowl stir together cake flour, baking powder, powdered sugar and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, using a hand-held mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest and juice. Gradually add in flour mixture a little at a time, mixing just until combined.
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Cover dough and chill dough for at least one hour in refrigerator.
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When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Sprinkle flour onto counter top and flour rolling pin. Roll out chilled dough approximately ¼-inch thick. Using cookie cutters, cut dough into desired shapes and place on parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat with any remaining dough.
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Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, just until cookies are set and start to brown slightly, do not over bake. Cool for 3-4 minutes on baking sheet and transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Once completely cooled frost with Strawberry Frosting and decorate as desired with sprinkles.
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To make strawberry frosting: While cookies are cooling, beat together butter and chopped strawberries, beating until strawberries have broken down and the mixture is creamy. Slowly add in confectioner’s sugar, a little at a time, beating until well combined. Add additional powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.