Sugar Yolkies

This recipe makes a wonderful sugar cookie with a unique, light & airy texture.  They can be crispy or slightly chewy depending on how long you bake them.  A great way to use up leftover egg yolks!

6 egg yolks

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup shortening or lard
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon lemon extract*
1-3/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Sift together flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder and set aside. Cream together shortening, butter and sugar.  Beat in egg yolks and lemon extract, then mix in dry ingredients.  Chill dough at least an hour.  Roll dough into balls, then roll in white sugar and place on cookie sheet.  Flatten cookies with bottom of a glass that has been dipped in sugar.

Bake for 7-12 minutes or until a delicate golden brown (be careful not to over bake).

*Can substitute 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract

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.