Fruit-Shaped Butter Cookies |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups butter, softened |
3/4 cup sugar |
1/4 teaspoon almond extract |
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour |
liquid food coloring |
Directions:
1. Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add almond extract, and beat until well blended. Gradually add flour, stirring well after each addition.
2. Divide dough into 5 portions, and place each in a small mixing bowl. Tint each portion to desired shade with food coloring. Cover and chill 1 hour.
3. Mold dough into assorted fruit shapes, using apple stems and whole cloves for blossom ends. Place on ungreased cookie sheets, and bake at 250° for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool slightly on cookie sheets. Carefully remove to wire-meshed racks to cool completely.
4. Note: These cookies may be used as a garnish for other cookies and cakes.
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