Chevron Ornament Cookies

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   Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half; add desired food coloring to one portion (or different colors to each portion). Shape into two 9x4-in. rectangles 1 in. thick; freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.

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   Using a sharp knife, cut rectangles crosswise into 1/8-in. slices. Create two new rectangles by stacking alternate-colored slices side by side, brushing water between slices so they adhere. Trim off any uneven dough. Roll portions between two pieces of waxed paper to 1/2-in. thickness; freeze until firm, about 15 minutes.

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   Preheat oven to 350u00b0. With a sharp knife, cut rectangles diagonally into 1/2-in. slices. To form chevron pattern, turn every other slice upside down, brushing water between slices so they adhere. Roll between sheets of waxed paper to 1/4-in. thickness.

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   Cut with desired cookie cutters. Place cookies 2 in. apart on ungreased

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   . Bake until set, 10-12 minutes. Cool 1-2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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