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Pansy Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 c sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 c (2 sticks unsalted butter)
2 c granulated sugar
2 large eggs,slightly beaten
2 tsps vanilla
1 large egg white
3 dozen edible pansies, stems removed
1/2 cup sanding or granulated sugar
Directions:
Directions:
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In large bowl, sift togther flour,salt & baking powder. Set aside.
In bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle, cream butter on medium speed. Gradually add sugar; beat until fluffy. Add eggs gradually; beat until fluffy. On low speed add vanilla and reserved dry ingredients; mix until combined. Divide dough into two balls; wrap in plastic wrap. Flatten into disks. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
Heat oven to 325º. In a small bowl, whisk egg white with 1 T water until frothy,. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one ball of dough to a 1/4" thickness. Using a 1 1/2" or 2 1/2" round cookie cutter, cut out shapes. Place on baking sheets, spacing 2 " apart. Brush tops with egg wash. Place a pansy on top of each cookie; affix petals with more egg wash. Sprinkle sanding sugar over pansies. Bake until lightly golden, 8 to 10 mins. Transfer to wire rack to cool. Repeat with remaining dough. Store in airtight container up to a week.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4 dozen
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
These cookies are so sweet to look at and to eat.Be sure and use clean, dry pansies

 

 

 

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