Best Egg Yolk Painted Christmas Cookies Recipes

HOLIDAY PAINTED COOKIES

Steps:

• For cookies: in a large bowl combine butter with sugar, then egg whites, then vanilla extract; beat using an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy.
• In another bowl combine the flour with baking powder, mace and salt; gradually stir into the butter mixture until well blended.
• Divide dough in half, cover with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours.
• Set oven to 400°F Line cookie sheets with parchment paper (do not grease cookie sheets use parchment paper or silpat liner only).
• On a very lightly floured surface roll out the dough into about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. (For children, place each cookie on parchment for painting.).
• For the paint: blend egg yolks and water (one yolk to one teaspoon of water if you need more colors) to a smooth consistency. Divide into as many separate bowls as you wish for different colors. Add in food coloring until desired intensity is achieved.
• Paint the cookies using one brush for each color (I use children's watercolor type brushes).
• Carefully move painted cookies and place them 2-inches apart on lined cookie sheet. (Unless you painted them on parchment, then just transfer the parchment to the pan.) Bake 5-8 minutes, until just browned on the edges.
• Remove cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
• Note: to make cookies into ornaments, use a drinking straw to punch a hole near the top center of the cookie before baking, leaving enough room to insure the integrity of the cookie. Thread a ribbon through finished cookie to make a loop for hanging.

PAINTBRUSH COOKIES

Steps:

• Mix egg yolk and water. (Double or triple amount if desired.).
• Using a muffin pan or other small cups, divide the 'paint' among several cups, and add food coloring, as desired, to each.
• Use creativity to blend seasonal colors. For example, blend a variety of shades of autumn leaves: 3 drops yellow, 3 drops yellow + 1 drop red, 2 drops red, 1 drop red + 1 drop green, 2 drops green, 1 drop green + 3 drops yellow, 2 drops yellow + 1 drop red + 1 drop green.
• Roll cookie dough, and cut with cookie cutters.
• Place cookies on greased cookie sheet.
• Using water color paintbrushes and egg yolk paint, decorate the cookies.
• Bake according to recipe instructions and cool on rack. If overbaked, the paint will brown and be less attractive.

PAINTBRUSH COOKIES

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, almond extract and egg. Stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
• Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet with shortening or spray with cooking spray. Divide dough in half. On lightly floured surface, roll each half 3/16 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. On cookie sheet, place cookies about 2 inches apart.
• In small bowl, mix egg yolk and water. Divide mixture among several small custard cups. Tint each with a different food color to make bright colors. (If paint thickens while standing, stir in a few drops of water.) Paint designs on cookies with small paintbrushes. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack; cool.