Recipes Egg Yolk Painted Christmas Cookies 3.8 (12) 11 Reviews 0 Photos Rolled sugar cookies painted with a egg yolk paint for a glossy finish. Recipe by ROBIN JOYE Updated on August 8, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email 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 Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 145 Calories 9g Fat 15g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved