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*** A WORD FROM THE KITCHEN ***
Talking about those cookie exchanges the other day and
I just got an invite. There's nothing like the sweet
aroma of cookies baking and although there are "bajillions"
(my word) of different recipes out there I love to make
and decorate sugar cookies with the kids. Here's a
terriffic HOLIDAY SUGAR COOKIE recipe today for decorating
purposes. Just whip up a big batch of frosting (recipe below
in Marzee's Corner), gather up a bunch of different sprinkles
and other candy decorations.....now invite the kids over
and enjoy! And who do you think will have more fun...
the kids or Marzee?
Enjoy!
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RECIPE: HOLIDAY SUGAR COOKIES
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INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup solid shortening (butter flavored preferred)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
DIRECTIONS:
Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla in large mixer bowl
at medium speed of electric mixer until light and creamy.
Cmbine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture,
mixing on low speed until well blended. Cover dough and chill
1 hour, if desired, for easy rolling. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Roll half of dough at a time. Roll out dough on lightly floured
surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Using a cookie cutter, cut in
desired shapes. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Roll leftover
pieces. Sprinkle with coloured decorations or leave plain to
decorate when cool. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes,
or until edges are light brown. (Time will vary with cookie
size.) Cool slightly, then remove to cooling rack. Cool
completely before decorating.
Yield: about 36 cookies: varies with cookie size
Categories: Cookies, Desserts, Holiday
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Create The Most Awesome School Bag Ever...
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There has never been a more unique and creative backpack. It's
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It's the perfect travel or rainy day activity too. The durable
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School Bag Measures: H: 16" W: 12" D: 71/2". Recommended for
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MARZEE's CORNER
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FROSTING RECIPE FOR COOKIE DECORATING:
1 pound powdered sugar
2 egg whites (or 5 tablespoons meringue powder if available)
Combine powdered sugar and egg whites or meringue powder
in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle
attachment. Set on low speed. Add 1/2 cup water drop by drop.
For a thinner consistency, usually used as foundation, add
more water. A thicker consistency is generally used for
further embellishing. Beat until the mixture holds a
ribbonlike trail on the surface for five seconds when you
raise the paddle.
Makes 6 cups
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