Yield: 1 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1½ cup | Confectioners' sugar |
| 1 cup | Bulter or margarine -- |
| \N \N | Softened |
| 1 each | Egg |
| 2 cups | Confectioners' sugar |
| ¼ cup | Light corn syrup |
| 1½ teaspoon | Vanilla extract |
| 2¼ cup | All-purpose flour |
| 1 teaspoon | Baking soda |
| 1 teaspoon | Cream of tartar |
| 2 tablespoons | Water |
| \N \N | Red and green food coloring |
FROSTING
In a large mixing bowl, combine the first seven ingredienls in order given and mix well. Chill dough 2-3 hours or until easy to handle.
Roll out on a lightly floured surface to l/4 in. thickness. Cut with an apple-shaped cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 deg. for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. For frosting, combine sugar, corn syrup and water in a small bowl. Transfer three- fourths of the frosting into another bowl; add red food coloring for apples. Add green food coloring to remaining frosting for stems. Frost cookies. Allow to sit overnight for frosting to harden. Yield: 4 dozen Recipe By : Taste of Home