Makes 10-12 6 inch cookies
For cookies
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
To make cookies:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Cream butter in a large mixing bowl: add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- Combine flour, soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Add to creamed mixture, blending well. Dough will be very stiff.
- Divide dough into thirds: roll each portion to ¼ inch thickness on lightly floured work area. Cut out a 6 inch oval egg shape. Place cookies 2 inches apart on foil-lined cookie sheets sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until very lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Decorator Frosting
3 tablespoons commercial meringue powder
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Food coloring
Directions
- Combine meringue powder, confectioners’ sugar, water, and vanilla and almond extracts in a mixing bowl.
- Beat on high speed with an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes.
Divide in separate bowls and add drops of food color or paste coloring as desired.
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