Paintbrush Cookies

By: Amanda Formaro from amandascookin.com

Paintbrush Cookies

By: Amanda Formaro from amandascookin.com

"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? "

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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

In a large bowl of the stand mixer add powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, almond extract and egg. Beat on low with a paddle attachment.
Add the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Mix until well combined. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
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