Christmas Cutout Cookies
Leave these cookies plain or frost them with white Decorator Icing, adding coloured sprinkles, silver shot or dragées.
Servings: 4 dozen 2-inch (5 cm) cookies
Ingredients:
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1/2 cup (125 mL) butter
1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tbsp (50 mL) orange juice
2 tbsp (25 mL) grated orange rind
2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
Preparation:
In large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, then orange juice and rind. Combine flour, baking powder and sa< gradually blend into creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
On lightly floured surface, roll out dough 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. Cut into Christmas shapes and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven for 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool on wire racks.
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