EASTER EGG COOKIES

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My mother started baking these cookies with me and my eight brothers and sisters when I was a child, and I carried on the tradition with our four youngsters when they were little. Now, my children are grown and can make these cookies with their own tots. -Barbara Neuweg, West Point, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 teaspoon salt
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
Frosting and sprinkles, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, oats and salt; stir into creamed mixture. Divide dough into three equal portions. , Form 12 egg-shaped cookies from each portion. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until set. Cool completely. , Combine glaze ingredients until smooth; spoon over cookies. Decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.