They come from my mom, Gee, who used this simple but flavorful sugar cookie dough to make cookies for any occasion: Christmas, Valentines, Easter, and, my personal favorite as a child, Secretary’s Day. What I want to do now is share with you my all-time favorite, nostalgic, comfort-food, fun-to-make, low-fuss, low-brow, high calorie, non-snobby, yummy Christmas cookie of all time. These things just pour out of me sometimes. When making the white decorative icing, make sure that it's thick and somewhat retains its shape. Then, using a pastry bag or Ziploc bag, pipe with white icing to decorate. Remove cookies from oven to a wire rack to cool. Step 6 While cookies are baking, mix powdered sugar, milk and egg whites (which are optional) to make the decorative icing.Step 5 After brushing with egg yolk glaze, bake at 375 degrees for approximately 6 minutes.Transfer shapes to lightly greased cookie sheet and paint cookies (with a soft brush) with egg yolk glaze. Step 4 Roll out dough on lightly floured surface and cut into shapes with a cookie cutters.Step 3 While dough is chilling, combine egg yolk, water and food coloring to make the egg yolk glaze.Divide dough in half (thirds if you double your recipe), slightly flatten between two sheets of waxed paper, then refrigerate for one hour (or freeze for 20 minutes). Step 2 Sift dry ingredients together, then blend into cream mixture.Add in egg and beat until light and fluffy. Step 1 Cream shortening, sugar, orange peel, and vanilla thoroughly.
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