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    Paintbrush Cookies

    Source of Recipe


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    List of Ingredients


    • 1/3 c. shortening
    • 1/3 c. sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 2/3 c. honey
    • 1 tsp. vanilla
    • 2 3/4 c. flour
    • 1 tsp. baking soda
    • 1 tsp. salt


    Instructions


    1. In large bowl, cream shortening and sugar; add egg, honey and vanilla and mix well. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt.

    2. Roll dough out on pastry cloth to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into shapes of your choice. Set cut cookies on greased cookie sheet. Paint designs with Egg Yolk Paint.

    3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. For clear colors, do not let cookies brown.

    4. EGG YOLK PAINT: Blend 1 egg yolk with 1/4 tsp. water. Divide mixture among several small custard cups. Add a different food coloring to each cup to make bright colors. Paint designs on cookies with small paintbrushes. If egg yolk paint thickens on standing, add a few drops of water.



 

 

 


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