Painted Butter Cookies Recipe

Name: Painted Butter Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon grated orange rind; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 egg yolks, lightly beaten; Paste food coloring; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided

Servings: persons

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 egg yolks, lightly beaten
Paste food coloring
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided

1
Beat sugar and butter at medium speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg, orange rind, and vanilla; beat well.
2
Combine 2 1/4 cups flour and salt, stirring well. Gradually add flour mixture to creamed mixture, mixing well. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
3
Divide egg yolks among several custard cups. Add desired food coloring to each cup, stirring well. Set aside.
4
Divide dough in half. Work with 1 half at a time, storing remainder in refrigerator. Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon flour evenly on work surface. Turn dough out onto floured surface, and roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with a 2-inch cookie cutter, and place 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets. Brush food-coloring mixtures lightly onto cookies with a small brush.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 10 minutes or until edges of cookies are lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets, and let cool on wire racks. Repeat procedure with remaining flour, dough, and food-coloring mixture.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon grated orange rind, and more.

Yes, Painted Butter 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.

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