PASTEL TEA COOKIES

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These glazed sugar cookies are perfect for nibbling between sips at a tea party, graduation or shower. -Lori Henry, Elkhart, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons meringue powder
5 teaspoons water
Pastel food coloring

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours or until dough is easy to handle., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. butterfly or flower cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., For glaze, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and meringue powder; stir in water until smooth. Divide among small bowls; tint pastel colors. Spread over cookies; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.