Country Christmas Cutout Mix |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 96 |
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âEneatha Attig Secrest, Mattoon, Illinois Ingredients:
5 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3 cups confectioners' sugar |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
2 teaspoons cream of tartar |
additional ingredients: |
1 cup butter, softened |
1 egg |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon almond extract |
frosting: |
3 tablespoons butter, softened |
4 cups confectioners' sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2-1/2 to 3 tablespoons milk |
liquid or paste food coloring, optional |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 2 batches (8 cups total).
2. To prepare cookies: Contents of mix may settle during storage. When preparing recipe, spoon mix into measuring cup. In a large bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Gradually add 4 cups cookie mix; mix well. Cover and chill for 2-3 hours or overnight.
3. On lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a lightly floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
4. Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.
5. For frosting: In a small bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add milk until desired consistency is achieved. Add food coloring to some of the frosting if desired. Frost and decorate one batch cookies. Yield: about 4 dozen per batch.
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