Costumed Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Costumed Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 large egg; 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten; 1/4 teaspoon water; Assorted colors of paste food coloring; Decorator sugar; Vanilla and chocolate ready-to-spread frosting; Chocolate candy bar sprinkles (optional); Chopped pecans (optional); Melted semisweet chocolate (optional); Red cinnamon candies (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 large egg
3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon water
Assorted colors of paste food coloring
Decorator sugar
Vanilla and chocolate ready-to-spread frosting
Chocolate candy bar sprinkles (optional)
Chopped pecans (optional)
Melted semisweet chocolate (optional)
Red cinnamon candies (optional)

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["Beat butter at medium speed of an electric mixer 2 minutes or until creamy. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups sugar, beating well. Add egg and beat well.", "Combine flour, cream of tartar, and salt; add to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended.", "Roll dough to 1/4"" thickness between 2 sheets of wax paper. Cut with cookie cutters. Place 1"" apart on ungreased cookie sheets.", "Combine egg yolk and water; stir well. Divide mixture among several cups. Tint with desired colors of food coloring. Keep egg yolk paint covered until ready to use. Add a few drops of water if paint thickens too much.", "Using a small paintbrush or sea sponge, paint assorted designs on some cookies with egg yolk paint. Sprinkle some cookies with decorator sugar. (Some cookies will be baked plain.)", "Bake at 350u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cookies stand 1 minute on cookie sheets. Carefully transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Frost remaining cookies with vanilla and chocolate frosting and decorate as desired."]

1137

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 large egg, 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Costumed Sugar Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Costumed Sugar Cookies

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