Party Cookie Art (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3 cups powdered sugar.
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3/4 cup butter, softened.
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1/2 cup cream cheese, softened.
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1 large egg, at room temperature.
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1 tsp almond flavoring (optional).
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2 tsp vanilla extract or paste.
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1 1/2 cups sugar (granulated).
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3 cups all-purpose flour.
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1/2 tsp baking powder.
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1 tbsp cornflour.
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1/2 tsp fine salt.
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3 tbsp meringue mix.
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2 tsp almond or vanilla extract.
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1/4 cup water, at room temperature.
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Food coloring gel.
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Extra water to adjust consistency.
# Instructions:
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Combine powdered sugar with meringue mix.
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Separate icing into bowls and add coloring.
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Add water and flavor extract, then mix to stiff peaks.
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Thin icing with more water for an easy spread.
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Blend butter and cream cheese until it’s smooth and creamy.
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Stir sugar into the butter mixture until it’s fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and extracts.
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In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients well.
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Blend the wet and dry together, don’t overbeat.
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Let the dough rest in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
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Roll dough 1/3 inch thick, cut into desired shapes.
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Chill cutouts for about 15 minutes before baking.
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Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, then cool fully.
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Dip cookies to achieve marbled designs.
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Let the icing set for an hour before storing.
# Notes:
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Keep both dough and shaped cookies cold at all times.
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Avoid handling the dough too much.
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Cover the icing to stop it from drying out.
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You can freeze cookies after decorating.