Marbled Christmas Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 stick of butter, softened.
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1 and a half cups of powdered sugar.
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1 room-temperature large egg.
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2 tsp of vanilla extract.
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Three cups of plain flour.
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1 tsp baking powder.
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A pinch of kosher salt (about 1/4 teaspoon).
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Up to 2 tsp water, only if needed.
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2 and a half cups powdered sugar (for the icing).
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About 1 and a quarter tbsp meringue powder.
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3 to 4 tbsp lukewarm water.
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A quarter to 1 tsp of clear vanilla flavoring.
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Red, green, and blue gel food colors.
# Instructions:
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Whip butter with powdered sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla, then stir in sifted dry mix until it all comes together.
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Split dough into two, make each into a disc. Cover tightly with plastic. Leave it in the fridge for half an hour.
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Roll dough to about a quarter-inch thick, cut your desired shapes. Bake at 350°F for around 9-10 minutes, until the edges lightly brown.
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Whisk powdered sugar, meringue powder, water, and vanilla extract together until it reaches a drizzling texture.
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Pour icing into portions, add colors, and create swirls with a toothpick. Dip cookies, let the extra drip off, and leave them to harden for two hours.
# Notes:
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Adjustments for higher altitudes are included.
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Stays fresh for a week in a sealed container.