Wednesday 9 December 2009

Delicious Christmas Cookies




Mama’s Tips for cooking at home:
Make sure you have a grown-up with you when trying these recipes out. Have them read through the recipes first and help you with anything that might be difficult or dangerous.
Always wash your hands before starting any cooking.
If you wear an apron, you won’t get so messy while cooking.
Remember to clean up after you’ve finished cooking! Just like Mama!

Ingredients:
Cookie Ingredients Icing Ingredients
3/4 cup soft butter 3 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar 450g icing sugar
1 egg 2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla Decorations
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 tablespoon water

Directions:
1) Beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2) Beat in egg, vanilla and salt.
3) Gradually beat in flour. Add water, a few drops at a time, only until dough starts to come away from side of bowl.
4) Wrap dough in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
5) Preheat oven to 180C. Lightly grease 4 cookie sheets.
6) On lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8” thickness. Cut out various shapes using cookie cutters.
Reroll scraps and cut out. Make small holes with wooden pick if planning to hang cookies.
7) Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until beginning to brown around edges. Remove cookies to wire rack to cool before decorating.

ICING:
1) Beat egg whites in small bowl until foamy.
2) Slowly beat in the icing sugar. Continue to beat until thick and creamy. Add just enough water to get a good spreading consistency.
3) Tint with food colouring, if you wish.
4) Spread evenly over cookies.
5) Decorate with sprinkles.



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