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Sunday, February 13, 2011

Time for Valentines Cookies

My friend says this is the only website for decorating cookies that I will ever need.  http://www.kitchengifts.com/cookiedecorating.html

Thought I'd share.

I think I'll use this recipe for the sugar cookies this time

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg yolk
  •  3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, butter, cream cheese, salt, almond and vanilla extracts, and egg yolk. Beat until smooth. Stir in flour until well blended. Chill the dough for 8 hours, or overnight.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough 1/3 at a time to 1/8 inch thickness, refrigerating remaining dough until ready to use. Cut into desired shapes with lightly floured cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Leave cookies plain for frosting, or brush with slightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with candy sprinkles or colored sugar.
  4. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until light and golden brown. Cool cookies completely before frosting.

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