Yield: 4 dozen
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Butter; softened |
| 1 cup | Powdered sugar |
| 2 teaspoons | Vanilla extract |
| 1½ cup | Flour; all-purpose |
| Food color (red & green) | |
| Writing gels (red & green) | |
| Decorative icings (white, | |
| . red & green) | |
| Holiday candy | |
| Holiday sprinkles | |
| Colored crystal sugars |
COOKIES
DECORATIONS
In medium bowl. beat butter, sugar, and vanilla until light and creamy. Slowly beat in flour. On lightly floured surface, roll to ⅛-inch thickness. Use star cookie cutters to cut out cookies. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 11 minutes or until edges just begin to brown. Let cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
To Tint: For each cup of dough, knead in 8 to 10 drops of food color.
** Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal -- Food section -- Wednesday : 29 November 1995 **
From: Paul Macgregor Date: 08 Jan 96