Glazed Butter Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
glaze:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tbsp milk
red, green and yellow liquid or paste food coloring

Directions:

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Stir in food coloring. Lightly spread over cooled cookies. Let stand until set. Yield: about 3 dozen.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	291.47 Kcal (1220 kJ)
Calories from fat	48.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.35g	8%
Cholesterol	22.68mg	8%
Sodium	37.55mg	2%
Potassium	22.2mg	0%
Total Carbs	55.64g	19%
Sugars	17.89g	72%
Dietary Fiber	0g	0%
Protein	3.54g	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	11.1mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	297.41 Kcal (1245 kJ)
Calories from fat	49.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.46g	8%
Cholesterol	23.15mg	8%
Sodium	38.32mg	2%
Potassium	22.65mg	0%
Total Carbs	56.78g	19%
Sugars	18.25g	72%
Dietary Fiber	0g	0%
Protein	3.61g	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	11.3mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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