Paintbrush Cookies
Servings: 25 cookies
Calories: 144cal
Equipment
- paintbrushes
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup butter softened. or margarine
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 1 egg
- 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
Egg Yolk Paint
- 1 egg yolk
- ¼ tsp water
- gel food coloring in colors of your choice
Instructions
- In a large bowl of the stand mixer add powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, almond extract and egg. Beat on low with a paddle attachment.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Mix until well combined. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
- Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet with shortening or spray with cooking spray. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough 3/16 inch thick. Use the cookie cutters to make designs. Place on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- In a small bowl, mix the egg yolk and water. Divide mixture among several smaller bowls. Tint each with a different food color to make bright colors. (If paint thickens while standing, stir in a few drops of water.) Paint designs on cookies with small paintbrushes and embellish with sprinkles.
- Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack to cool.
Notes
- I suggest using gel food coloring over the liquid kind as the colors will be much more vibrant.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 144cal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 247IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
