Evergreen Cutouts

Name: Evergreen Cutouts
Ingredients: 1/3 cup sugar blend; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup almond paste; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 egg; 1 egg white; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 3 cups cake flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 egg,; 1/4 teaspoon water; 6 to 8 drops green food coloring; 2 tablespoons sugar blend

15 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/3 cup sugar blend
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup almond paste
1/4 cup canola oil
1 egg
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups cake flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg,
1/4 teaspoon water
6 to 8 drops green food coloring
2 tablespoons sugar blend

Directions

1

In a large bowl, beat sugar blend, butter and almond paste until well blended. Beat in the oil, egg, egg white and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture and mix well. Divide into two portions; cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until easy to handle.
2

On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Using a floured 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter and a 1-1/2-in. shaped cookie cutter, cut an equal number of circles and shapes from dough.
3

Place circles 2 in. apart on ungreased
4

. Brush one side of shapes with egg white; place egg white side down on circles. In a small bowl, combine the egg yolk, water and food coloring; brush over trees. Sprinkle with sugar blend.
5

Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.