Egg Yolk Painted Christmas Cookies Recipe

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Egg Yolk Painted Christmas Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp water

Directions:

  1. Cream butter or margarine and shortening; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
  2. Combine flour and salt; stir into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half; cover and chill at least 1 hour.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1497.67 Kcal (6270 kJ)
Calories from fat 928.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 103.18g 159%
Cholesterol 285.69mg 95%
Sodium 1234.79mg 51%
Potassium 244.88mg 5%
Total Carbs 119.46g 40%
Sugars 0.27g 1%
Dietary Fiber 4.69g 19%
Protein 21.91g 44%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 2.4mg 14%
Calcium 62.7mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 477.01 Kcal (1997 kJ)
Calories from fat 295.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.86g 159%
Cholesterol 90.99mg 95%
Sodium 393.29mg 51%
Potassium 77.99mg 5%
Total Carbs 38.05g 40%
Sugars 0.09g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.49g 19%
Protein 6.98g 44%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 19%
Iron 0.8mg 14%
Calcium 20mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 37.8
    Points
  • 41
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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