Decorated Sugar Cookies
List of Ingredients
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
egg yolk and food colors
Instructions:
Mix powdered sugar, margarine, vanilla, almond extract, and egg. Stir in remaining
ingredients except granulated sugar. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
Heat oven to 375. Divide dough into halves. Roll each half 3/16 inch thick on lightly floured
cloth covered board. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place on lightly greased
cookie sheet.
Mix egg yolk and 1/4 teaspoon water. Divide mixture among several custard cups. Tint each
with different food color to make bright colors. Paint designs on cookies with small paint
brushes. Bake 7 to 8 minutes and edges are light brown. After removing from oven, sprinkle
granulated sugar on them. Recipe
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