egg yolk painted christmas cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/4 teaspoon water
• assorted colors of paste food coloring

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• cream butter or margarine and shortening; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. add egg and vanilla; beat well.
• combine flour and salt; stir into creamed mixture. divide dough in half; cover and chill at least 1 hour.
• roll one portion of dough to 1/8 inch thickness on a lightly floured cookie sheet. cut with assorted cutters; remove excess dough. paint assorted designs on cookies with egg yolk paint, using a small paintbrush. bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 9 to 10 minutes. remove to wire racks to cool. repeat procedure with remaining dough.
• to make egg yolk paint: combine egg yolk and water; mix well. divide mixture into several custard cups; tint as desired with paste food coloring. cover until ready to use. if paint thickens, add a few drops of water and mix well. yield: 1 1/2 tablespoons.