Edible Tree Ornaments
Monday, March 21, 2005
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla; beat for 1 to 2 minutes, until light and fluffy. Gradually add the flour and beat for 2 minutes or until well blended. Form the dough into a ball; cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
3. Divide the dough into two pieces and return one to the refrigerator. On a lightly floured surface, using a rolling pin, roll the remaining half of the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness.
4. Using cookie cutters, cut out assorted Christmas shapes and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Repeat with remaining dough.
5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden around the edges. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
PREPARATION TIPS: Before baking, use a straw to make a hole at the top of each cookie that you plan to hang up. (That's where you'll thread the ribbon for hanging on the tree) Sprinkle with colored sugar or sprinkles or, if you'd prefer, frost the cooled cookies with a glaze made of 2 cups confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons milk and red or green food coloring. Makes 3 dozen cookies.
Labels: Seasonal and Holiday
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