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Country Christmas Cutout Mix

—Eneatha Attig Secrest, Mattoon, Illinois

96 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

Ingredients

5 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
FROSTING:
3 tablespoons butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Liquid or paste food coloring, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Store in an
airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 2
batches (8 cups total).
To prepare cookies: Contents of mix may settle during storage. When
preparing recipe, spoon mix into measuring cup. In a large bowl,
cream the butter until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts.
Gradually add 4 cups cookie mix; mix well. Cover and chill for 2-3
hours or overnight.

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Country Christmas Cutout Mix (continued)

Directions (continued)

On lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut
with a lightly floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on
ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until the edges are lightly
browned. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.
For frosting: In a small bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar
and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add milk until desired
consistency is achieved. Add food coloring to some of the frosting
if desired. Frost and decorate one batch cookies. Yield: about 4
dozen per batch.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 120 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 74 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.