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Directions

1. 1
   Combine powdered sugar and butter in bowl.
2. 2
   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
3. 3
   Add 2 egg yolks and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed.
4. 4
   Add flour and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed.
5. 5
   Divide dough in half.
6. 6
   Shape each into a ball; flatten to about 1/2 inch.
7. 7
   Wrap each in plastic food wrap; refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
8. 8
   Heat oven to 375F.
9. 9
   Roll out dough, one-half at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated), on lightly floured surface to 1/4- to 1/8-inch thickness.
10. 10
    Cut with 3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter.
11. 11
    Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
12. 12
    Combine 1 egg yolk and water in bowl until well mixed.
13. 13
    Divide mixture into several small cups; tint each with food color as desired.
14. 14
    Paint thin layer of egg yolk paint onto cookies, using small clean paintbrushes, to form desired designs.
15. 15
    Bake 5-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
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    Remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack.
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    Cool completely.