These crisp, tender buttery cut-out cookies can be decorated in inviting fish shapes.
| 1 |
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cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened |
| 1 |
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cup sugar |
| 1 |
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egg |
| 1 |
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teaspoon vanilla |
| 2 1/2 |
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cups all-purpose flour |
| 1 |
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teaspoon baking powder |
| 5 |
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cups powdered sugar |
| 1/4 |
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cup water |
| 2 |
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tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened |
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Food color, if desired |
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Decorator sugars, edible sprinkles, etc. |
Combine 1 cup butter, sugar, egg and vanilla in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour and baking powder. Beat until well mixed.
Divide dough into thirds. Shape each third into ball. Wrap each in plastic food wrap; flatten to 1/2 inch. Refrigerate until firm (1 hour).
Heat oven to 400°F. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface, one-third at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated), to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with 3-inch fish-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 6 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely.
Meanwhile, combine powdered sugar, water and 2 tablespoons butter in small bowl. Beat at medium speed, adding additional water, if necessary, for desired glazing consistency. Tint with food color, if desired.
Glaze cooled cookies; decorate as desired. Let stand until set.
