Cookies
Description
Delicious baked treats for the whole family. Recipe for sugar cookies with icing made from powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, and lemon juice. This bright, festive cookie will surely delight little fairy tale lovers. The baking is done. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Make the cookies. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together with a mixer. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and continue beating. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing thoroughly until smooth.
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Step 2
2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Place the chilled dough on a floured surface.
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Step 3
3. Cut the dough into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Bake for 10 minutes, until the edges begin to darken. Let cool before decorating.
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Step 4
4. To make the glaze, mix powdered sugar and milk together in a small bowl. Add corn syrup and lemon juice. Whisk until the glaze is smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add more milk. If the glaze is too thin, add more sugar.
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Step 5
5. Divide the icing into separate bowls and add food coloring to each. Decorate the cookies as desired.