These are from last year. I still love the "chick".... and will probably use that one again this year! As for the Easter Eggs.... I have big plans for those! And a few more in mind also.... :)
I've tried a few different Cut-Out Cookie recipes, but my *favorite* is from allrecipes.com
Thick Cut Outs
6 egg yolks
4 eggs
2 cups butter, softened
2 1/8 cups white sugar
7 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract (um... i use quite a bit more!)
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Cover dough and chill for at least one hour.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. (I use parchment paper) On a floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thick and cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place 2 inches apart on to the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
This makes a very large batch of cookies.
The Icing on these cookies is not one I use often, but it is delicious!
Toba Garrett's Glace Icing
1 lb. confectioners' sugar
3/8 cup milk
3/8 cup light corn syrup
flavoring as desired
In a mixing bowl, mix the sugar and milk first. Add corn syrup just until combined. Divide to flavor and add color.
I always double this recipe, mainly because the powdered sugar I buy comes in 2 lb. bags. :)
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