Paintbrush Cookie
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup honey
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 3/4 cups sifted flour
- 1 tsp soda
- 1 tsp salt
Egg Yolk Paint
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 tsp water
Instructions
- Mix shortening, sugar, honey, egg, and vanilla.
- Stir in flour, soda, and salt.
- Chill.
- Roll dough on floured board to 1/4″ thick.
- Cut out and set on greased cookie sheet.
- Paint on designs with Egg Yolk Paint.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 mins.
Egg Yolk Paint
- Blend well 1 egg yolk and 1/4 tsp water.
- Divide mixture among several custard cups or small bowls.
- Add different food coloring to each cup.
- Paint designs on cookies with small paint brushes.
- If paint thickens on standing, add a few drops of water.