Glistening Icicles

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar and butter in bowl.
2. 2
   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
3. 3
   Add buttermilk, egg and 2 teaspoons extract; continue beating until well mixed.
4. 4
   Add flour, baking powder and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed.
5. 5
   Divide dough in half; shape each half into 5-inch log.
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   Wrap each in plastic food wrap.
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   Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
8. 8
   Heat oven to 375F.
9. 9
   Cut logs into 1/4-inch slices.
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    Roll each slice into 9-inch rope, tapering from center to ends.
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    Fold rope in half and twist, pinching end into a point.
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    Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
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    Repeat with remaining slices.
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    Bake 8-10 minutes or until set.
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    Poke hole in top of each cookie with toothpick or straw to hang icicles.
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    Cool completely on wire rack placed over waxed paper.
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    Combine powdered sugar, corn syrup and 1/4 teaspoon extract in bowl.
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    Gradually add enough water for thin glazing consistency.
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    Brush glaze over cooled cookies with pastry brush.
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    Immediately sprinkle edible glitter on cookies.
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    Let stand until set.
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    Thread ribbon through hole in each cookie to hang.
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    *Substitute 1/2 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice plus enough milk to equal 1/4 cup.
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    Let stand 5 minutes.