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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.