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Colorful Sugar Cookies
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These cookies are perfect for any festive occasion. Just match the Food Color used for the Colored Sugar with the occasion.

Makes 4 1/2 dozen or 27 (2 cookie) servings.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Refrigerate Time: 2 hours

Cook Time: 6 to 8 minutes per batch

INGREDIENTS

2 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons McCormick® Cream of Tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
2 eggs
2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
Colored Sugar (recipe follows)

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Set aside.

2. Beat granulated sugar and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.

3. Preheat oven to 400°F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in Colored Sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

4. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Tips

Colored Sugar: Place 1/2 cup granulated or sanding sugar in resealable plastic bag. Add 5 drops of McCormick® Assorted Food Colors and Egg Dye. Add more food color, a drop or two at a time, if more intense color is desired. Seal bag and knead gently until color is evenly distributed. Spread in thin layer on baking sheet and break up any large lumps. Allow to dry thoroughly, about 15 to 20 minutes. Sift or press through sieve to return sugar to its original texture, if needed.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

per serving

Calories: 171

Fat: 7 g

Carbohydrates: 25 g

Cholesterol: 33 mg

Sodium: 146 mg

Fiber: 0 g

Protein: 2 g

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