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Christmas Paintbrush Cookies

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Submitted by HLS

Christmas Paintbrush Cookies recipe

YIELD

48 servings

PREP

25 min

COOK

10 min

READY

1 hrs

Ingredients

1 237
CUP ML SUGAR
¾ 177
CUP ML VEGETABLE SHORTENING
softened *
2 2
LARGE LARGE EGGS
1 5
TEASPOON ML VANILLA EXTRACT
2 ½ 591
1 5
TEASPOON ML BAKING POWDER
1 5
TEASPOON ML SALT
1 1
LARGE EACH EGG YOLKS
¼ 1.3
TEASPOON ML WATER

Directions

Mix sugar, shortening, eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt.

Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Roll dough ⅛ inch thick on lightly floured cloth covered board.

Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Prepare Egg Yolk Paint by mixing egg yolk and water.

Divide mixture among several small custard cups. Tint each with different food color to make bright colors.

If paint thickens while standing, stir in few drops water. Paint designs on cookies with small paintbrushes.

Heat oven to 400℉ (200℃). Bake until cookies are delicate golden brown, 6 to 8 min.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 13g (0.5 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 44 8% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 52mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Sugars g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0% Iron 2%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
 

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