Susan & Michael's Paint Brush Cookies
Yield
4 dozenPrep
10 minCook
10 minReady
20 minLow Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Sugar-Free, Sodium-Free, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | x |
vegetable shortening
part butter |
*
|
| 1 | x |
sugar
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
eggs
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
vanilla extract
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
all-purpose flour
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
baking powder
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
water
|
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | x |
vegetable shortening
part butter |
*
|
| 1 | x |
sugar
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
eggs
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
vanilla extract
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
all-purpose flour
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
baking powder
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
water
|
*
|
Directions
Mix well with spoon in a large bowl, ¾ cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2½ cups Gold Medal flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
Cover dough and chill for 1 hour.
Heat oven to 400℉ (200℃). Mix with fork in small bowl, 1 egg yolk and ¼ teaspoon water.
Divide mixture among custard cups.
Add a few drops of food coloring to each cup to make red, green, blue, yellow and orange paint.
Roll chilled dough ⅛ inch thick on lightly floured cloth-covered board.
Cut with cookie cutters or make your own shapes.
Place on ungreased baking sheet.
Paint the cookies.
Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until light brown on edges.
Cool.
