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Butter: Butter Cookie Cutouts

Source of Recipe

Earth Kitchen Cookbook by Dee Bell


List of Ingredients

3 cups sifted white flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg -- unbeaten
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter

FROSTING:
2 tablespoons water - approximately, and very hot
2 cups powdered sugar
food coloring (optional)


Recipe

Heat oven to 350�F. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Cream butter and sugar together thoroughly, add egg and vanilla. Beat until fluffy. Gradually stir in sifted dry ingredients until well-blended. Roll small amounts of dough 1/2 inch thick on a lightly floured board. Shape with cookie cutter. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 350�F until delicately browned. 10 to 12 minutes. Frosting: Mix together ingredients, add food coloring if desired and sprinkle with sugar decorations. Yields: 2 dozen