Painted Cookies

Directions

Cream butter, gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.

Add milk and vanilla, mix well.

Combine flour, baking powder and soda, add to creamed mixture, stirring until blended.

Shape dough into 2 balls, wrap each in waxed paper and chill 4 hours.

Work with half of dough at a time, store remainder in refrigerator.

Roll dough to ⅛ inch thickness on floured waxed paper, cut with 2½ to 3-inch cookie cutter, and transfer to lightly-greased cookie sheets.

Paint assorted designs on cookies using small art brush and egg yolk paint.

Bake at 375℉ (190℃) F for 6 to 8 minutes, cool on racks.

Egg Yolk Paint: 1 egg yolk, beaten ¼ teaspoon water Paste or liquid food coloring Combine egg yolk and water, stir well. Divide mixture evenly into 2 custard cups, tint as desired with food coloring. Keep paint covered until ready to use. If paint thickens, add a few drops of water, and stir well. NOTE: Prepare one recipe egg yolk paint for every 2 colors of paint desired.