Name: Autumn Leaf Cutouts
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups butter, softened -; 1-1/2 cups sugar -; 2 large eggs -; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract -; 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour -; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda -; 1/2 teaspoon salt -; Red, green, orange and yellow paste food coloring -; 1-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar -; 5 to 7 teaspoons warm water -; 1 tablespoon meringue powder -; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract -; 2 tablespoons coarse sugar -

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Cooking:

25 min.

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Ingredients for - Autumn Leaf Cutouts

1. 2 cups butter, softened -

2. 1-1/2 cups sugar -

3. 2 large eggs -

4. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract -

5. 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour -

6. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda -

7. 1/2 teaspoon salt -

8. Red, green, orange and yellow paste food coloring -

9. 1-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar -

10. 5 to 7 teaspoons warm water -

11. 1 tablespoon meringue powder -

12. 1/4 teaspoon almond extract -

13. 2 tablespoons coarse sugar -

How to cook deliciously - Autumn Leaf Cutouts

1. Stage

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.

2. Stage

Divide dough into 4 portions; tint 1 red, 1 green, 1 orange and 1 yellow. Shape each into a disk and wrap. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll.

3. Stage

Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. leaf-shaped cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets.

4. Stage

Bake 14-17 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

5. Stage

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, water, meringue powder and almond extract; beat on low speed just until blended. Pipe or drizzle on cookies as desired. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.