Painted Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Using a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar with an electric mixer.
2. 2
   Add the egg and vanilla and bear until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   In another bowl, mix the soda, salt and flour together.
4. 4
   Stir the dry ingredients into the creamed ingredients until well blended.
5. 5
   Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
6. 6
   Divided in half and wrap half in plastic wrap and return to refrigerator.
7. 7
   Roll out other half to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
8. 8
   Cut with cookie cutters and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
9. 9
   Put one teaspoon corn syrup and 1/4 teaspoon water into each of four different cups.
10. 10
    Tint each with food coloring.
11. 11
    Stir well.
12. 12
    Paint the unbaked cookies before baling using a small paintbrush.
13. 13
    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bake for 9 to 10 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned.
14. 14
    Remove from cookie sheet and cool on wire rack.