Chile Pepper Christmas Cookies

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Soften the butter.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, cream the sugar and butter and add the egg, lemon zest and vanilla.

4. 4

   Beat until blended.

5. 5

   Whisk together the flour and salt and gradually add them to the creamed mixture, on low speed.

6. 6

   Add some water, a few drops at a time, until the dough starts to come away from the side of the bowl.

7. 7

   Roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.

8. 8

   Cut out chile pepper shapes, using a cookie cutter or freehand.

9. 9

   Transfer shapes to greased or nonstick cookie sheets.

10. 10

    Using a few drops of food coloring at a time, color the egg yolk in each cup, as desired.

11. 11

    Using a small, clean paint brush, paint the chile pepper red and its stem green.

12. 12

    Bake 8 to 12 minutes or until the cookies begin to brown around the edges.

13. 13

    Dust with red or green sprinkles if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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