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easter egg cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
# Cookies:
# 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (about 6 1/2 ounces)
# 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
# 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
# 1/4 teaspoon salt
# 1/2 cup granulated sugar
# 1/4 cup butter, softened
# 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# 1 large egg
# Icing:
# 2 cups powdered sugar
# 3 tablespoons fat-free milk
# 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Food coloring (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
* 1. To prepare cookies, spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, stirring with a whisk.
* 2. Place granulated sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 5 minutes). Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla and egg. Add flour mixture, beating at low speed until blended.
* 3. Place dough between two sheets of plastic wrap. Roll dough to a 1/4-inch thickness. Chill 1 hour.
* 4. Preheat oven to 375°.
* 5. Cut dough with a 2 1/4-inch egg-shaped cutter. Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 375° for 8 minutes or until edges of cookies are browned. Cool cookies 1 minute on pan. Remove cookies from parchment; cool completely on a wire rack.
* 6. To prepare icing, combine powdered sugar, milk, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla; stir until smooth. Add food coloring, if desired. Stir well. Spread or pipe icing onto cookies.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
28
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
5min

 

 

 

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