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Paintbrush Cookies
"The idea behind these adorable paintbrush cookies is to cut them with holiday-themed cookie cutters then decorate them with festive colors and sprinkles. Paintbrush cookies are simply sugar cookies adorned with egg yolk paint. They’re a fun and festive tradition to start with the kids this year! The idea behind these adorable paintbrush cookies is to cut them with holiday-themed cookie cutters then decorate them with festive colors. They’re really just sugar cookies painted with an easy-to-make egg yolk paint. How fun is that? "
Serves25
Preparation Time1 hr
Chilling Time1 hr
Cooking Time8 min
Cooking MethodOven
Cooking Vessel Sizestand Mixer, cookie, cutters, paintbrushes
Ingredients
- 1 cup Powered Sugar
- 1 cup Butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
- 1 Egg
- 2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Cream of Tarter
- 1 Egg Yolk
- 1 teaspoon Water
- Gel Food Coloring
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In a large bowl of the stand mixer add powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, almond extract and egg. Beat on low with a paddle attachment.
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Add the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Mix until well combined. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
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