Here is a terrific holiday activity in which you can get even the kids in your home involved. After all, great holiday memories are made of moments like these!
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 lb unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon brandy, optional
dash of salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg yolk, optional
chopped nuts, and raisins, optional
1 egg white, optional
coarse sugar, coloured with blue food colouring, optional
PREPARATION:Child: In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Then mix in the eggs, brandy, salt, vanilla, and flour. Let rest for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Adult with Child : /I>Roll out the dough to 1/8 inch thick. Preheat oven to 350°F.
Child: You can either use cookie cutters or use the point of a toothpick like a knife to cut out cookies in any shapes you want. Let your imagination run free: how about Stars of David, candles with flames attached? Once you have cut out the cookies, gently place them on the baking sheet. Then either brush them with egg yolk and sprinkle with nuts and raisins, or brush with egg white and sprinkle with blue sugar.
Adult: Bake for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Use a metal spatula to gently remove each cookie from the baking sheet to a cooling rack or flat plate. Makes about 48 cookies.
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