EGG YOLK PAINTED CHRISTMAS COOKIES

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Rolled sugar cookies painted with a egg yolk paint for a glossy finish.

Provided by Robin J.

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup shortening
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg yolk
¼ teaspoon water
assorted colors of paste food coloring

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 127.7 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

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