Christmas Cut-out Cookies |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 60 |
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This is the cookie recipe I use when using the fancy cookie cutters.. This year I'm going to make Christmas Trees by stacking different size stars on top of each other.. This recipe is out of Christmas Cookies and Candies. Read more .. Ingredients:
1/2 lb butter, 2 sticks |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 egg |
2 teasp. vanilla |
3 cups sifted flour |
1/2 teasp. baking powder |
1/8 teasp salt |
Directions:
1. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy
2. beat in egg and vanilla
3. sift together flour, baking powder and salt
4. stir into butter mixture
5. chill well
6. roll out small portions at a time to slightly less than 1/8'' thick
7. cut out with cookie cutters
8. place 1' apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
9. bake at 350' for 10-12 mins or until edges are very lightly browned
10. when cool let your imagination be your guide to decorating them
11. icing mix that I use is:
12. 1 egg white, 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 teasp. water. vanilla optional
13. beat egg white until foamy. gradually add in the sugar. beat until smooth . beat in water 1 teasp at a time. you can add different food colorings in also.
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