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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Perfect for bake exchanges because it makes a huge batch! From Parents Magazine December 2003. Prep time does not include chilling the dough. Ingredients:
2 cups butter, softened |
2 1/4 cups sugar |
3 egg yolks |
1 large egg |
1 tablespoon vanilla |
1 teaspoon salt |
5 1/4 cups all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup red colored crystal sugar |
1/2 cup orange colored crystal sugar |
1/2 cup yellow colored crystal sugar |
1/2 cup green colored crystal sugar |
1/2 cup blue colored crystal sugar |
1/2 cup purple colored crystal sugar |
Directions:
1. In large bowl, with mixer on high, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg yolks, egg, vanilla, and salt, and beat well to combine.
2. With mixer on low, gradually beat in flour. Divide dough into 6 equal pieces, roll each piece into an 8-inch log, and chill 15-20 minutes. Working with 1 roll at a time, roll in 1 color of crystal sugar and then wrap in saran wrap. Continue until all are rolled in colored sugar and wrapped.
3. Refrigerate completed rolls for 3 hours or overnight.
4. Heat oven to 350°F.
5. Cut logs into 1/4 inch thick slices, and place on greased baking sheet 1/2 inch apart. Bake 12 to 16 minutes, until golden. Let cool 5 minutes on baking sheet, transfer to wire rack, and let cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough, Makes about 12 dozen cookies.
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