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Egg Yolk Painted Christmas Cookies

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Recipe Summary Egg Yolk Painted Christmas Cookies

Rolled sugar cookies painted with a egg yolk paint for a glossy finish.

Ingredients | Green Things To Paint

½ cup butter, softened

½ cup shortening

1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 egg yolk

¼ teaspoon water

assorted colors of paste food coloring

Directions

Cream butter or margarine and shortening; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well.

Combine flour and salt; stir into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half; cover and chill at least 1 hour.

Roll one portion of dough to 1/8 inch thickness on a lightly floured cookie sheet. Cut with assorted cutters; remove excess dough. Paint assorted designs on cookies with Egg Yolk Paint, using a small paintbrush. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 9 to 10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Repeat procedure with remaining dough.

To Make Egg Yolk Paint: Combine egg yolk and water; mix well. Divide mixture into several custard cups; tint as desired with paste food coloring. Cover until ready to use. If paint thickens, add a few drops of water and mix well. Yield: 1 1/2 tablespoons.

Info | Green Things To Paint

prep: 10 mins cook: 15 mins additional: 1 hr total: 1 hr 25 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 2 1/2 dozen

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