Rolled and Sliced Cookies
Christmas Cookies

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla exract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Egg Yolk Paint

Cream butter and shortening; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well.

Combine flour and salt; stir into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half; cover and chill at least 1 hour.

Roll one portion of dough to 1/8 inch thickness on a lightly floured cookie sheet. Cut with assorted cutters; remove excess dough. Paint assorted designs on cookies with Egg Yolk Paint, using a small paintbrush. Bake at 375° for 9 to 10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Repeat procedure with remaining dough.

Yield: 2 1/2 dozen.

Egg Yolk Paint:

• 1 egg yolk
• 1/4 teaspoon water
• Assorted colors of paste food coloring

Combine egg yolk and water; mix well. Divide mixture into several custard cups; tint as desired with paste food coloring. Cover until ready to use. If paint thickens, add a few drops of water and mix well.

Yield: 1 1/2 tablespoons.

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