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Egg Yolk Painted Christmas Cookies

Name: Egg Yolk Painted Christmas Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup butter, softened; 0.5 cup shortening; 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 egg yolk; 0.25 teaspoon water; assorted colors of paste food coloring

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Rolled sugar cookies painted with a egg yolk paint for a glossy finish.

Recipe by ROBIN JOYE

Updated on August 8, 2022

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs

Total Time:

1 hrs 25 mins

Servings:

24

Yield:

2 1/2 dozen

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Ingredients

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup shortening
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg yolk
¼ teaspoon water
assorted colors of paste food coloring

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

145	Calories
9g	Fat
15g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 145
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Cholesterol 27mg	9%
Sodium 128mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 15g	6%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 2g
Calcium 5mg	0%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 19mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.