Christmas Rainbow Slices

Directions

1. 1
   Line bottoma dn sides of an 8x4-inch loaf pan with waxed paper.
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   Mix flour, baking powder and salt.
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   In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer until fluffy.
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   Beat in egg and vanilla.
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   Stir in flour mixture until well blended.
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   Divide dough in thirds.
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   Refrigerate about 15 minutes.
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   FOR PINK DOUGH:
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   Remove 1 portion from refrigerator.
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    Add 1 drop red food color at a time, mixing well after each addition until dough is deep pink.
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    Stir in cherries.
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    Press dough firmly and evenly in bottom of prepared pan.
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    Return to refrigerator.
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    FOR GREEN DOUGH:
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    Add 1 drop green food color at a time as directed above.
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    Add almond extract and pistachio nuts.
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    Mix well.
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    Press evenly on top of pink dough in pan; refrigerate.
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    FOR WHITE DOUGH:
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    Stir coconut into last batch of dough until well blended.
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    Press firmly and evely over green dough.
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    Cover with plastic wrap.
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    Chill (in freezer) several hours or overnight.
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    Heat oven to 350 degrees.
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    Have a cookie sheet ready.
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    Run a metal spatula between waxed paper and pan sids to loosen.
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    Invert onto cutting board and remove waxed paper.
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    Cut into 1/4-inch slices, then cut each slice vertically into 3 equal pieces.
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    Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheets.
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    Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
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    Remove to rack to cool.