Paintbrush Sugar Cookies

Fun to make—a little imagination can yield great results!

• 1 CUP SOFT BUTTER OR MARGARINE
• 1-1/2 CUPS POWDERED SUGAR
• 1 EGG
• 1TSP VANILLA
• 1/2 TSP ALMOND EXTRACT
• 2-1/2 CUPS FLOUR
• 1 TSP CREAM OF TARTAR
• 1 TSP SODA

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Mix together thoroughly butter, powdered sugar, egg, and flavorings. Blend in flour, soda and cream of tartar. Cover bowl and chill for 2-3 hours.

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Divide dough in half. Roll each half 3/16” thick on lightly floured cloth-covered board.

Cut into desired shapes and place on lightly greased cookie sheet cookie sheet. Use small paintbrushes to paint designs on cookies with cookie paint. Bake 7-8 minutes or until lightly brown on edges. Makes 4-5 dozen cookies.

Variation: If desired, omit cookie paint and sprinkle cookies with granulated sugar before baking.

COOKIE PAINT #1:
Divide small amounts of evaporated milk or heavy cream among several cups. Color each with a drop or so of food coloring. If paint begins to thicken too much, add a few drops of water.

COOKIE PAINT #2:
1 egg yolk
1/4 tsp. water
Liquid food coloring

In small mixing bowl beat together egg yolk and water. Make one color or divide mixture between 2 to 3 small cups. Mix with 1 to 3 drops of food coloring.