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   Combine powdered sugar and butter in bowl.

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   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.

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   Add 2 egg yolks and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed.

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   Add flour and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed.

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   Divide dough in half.

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   Shape each into a ball; flatten to about 1/2 inch.

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   Wrap each in plastic food wrap; refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.

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   Heat oven to 375F.

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   Roll out dough, one-half at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated), on lightly floured surface to 1/4- to 1/8-inch thickness.

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    Cut with 3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter.

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    Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

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    Combine 1 egg yolk and water in bowl until well mixed.

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    Divide mixture into several small cups; tint each with food color as desired.

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    Paint thin layer of egg yolk paint onto cookies, using small clean paintbrushes, to form desired designs.

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    Bake 5-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

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    Remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack.

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    Cool completely.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.