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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.