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In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, buttermilk powder, and salt.
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In a large bowl or in a stand mixer, beat the shortening and sugar on until fluffy. Add the egg, egg yolk, water and vanilla. Beat until the mixture is well-combined. On low speed, add the dry mixture and beat just until the dough starts to come together. Continue stirring the mixture until no streaks of flour appear.
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Form the dough into a flat disc, wrap it well in plastic wrap, and chill it for at least 2 hours.
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When ready to bake your cookies, preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.
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Sprinkle your dough and rolling surface liberally with flour. Roll the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness and form desired shapes with a cookie cutter. Bake on a parchment paper lined sheet for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies are set and just beginning to brown. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and cool them completely before frosting.
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For the frosting, beat butter and shortening until fluffy. With the beater speed on low, add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time. Add the salt, vanilla, milk, and desired food coloring and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy. Spread the frosting on the cookies.
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(Recipe adapted from Recipesecrets.net)
