EGG YOLK PAINTED CHRISTMAS COOKIES

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

Provided by Robin J.

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 145.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 127.7 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

Ahmad Tabish
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It was a waste of time and ingredients.


Tahir Iqbal
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These cookies were a complete disaster. They were so dry and crumbly, I couldn't even eat them.


Md Sojol
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies didn't turn out as good as I hoped. They were still edible, but they weren't very pretty.


TEAM TORQUE
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These cookies were a little dry, but they were still pretty good.


Harpreet Kaur
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I had a little trouble getting the dough to roll out, but other than that, these cookies were easy to make and turned out great.


Zain Mk
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good.


Tyshaun Burks
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I'm not a huge fan of sugar cookies, but these were surprisingly good. The egg yolk paint really made them.


Kotor
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These cookies were a big hit at my cookie exchange. Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture.


Sija 2
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I was a little skeptical about the egg yolk paint, but it actually worked really well. The cookies turned out so shiny and golden.


Nawaraj Khadka
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These cookies are so beautiful and delicious. I can't wait to make them again next year.


Peter Adeleke
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're my go-to Christmas cookie recipe.


Reuben Alex
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These cookies were the perfect addition to our Christmas party. They were so festive and everyone loved them.


Nalka Nalka
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I loved how easy these cookies were to make. I was able to get my kids involved in the process, and they had a blast decorating the cookies.


Sudip Cb
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These cookies were a huge hit with my family! They're so festive and delicious, and the egg yolk paint gives them a beautiful golden color.