Painted Cookies -

1 c Sugar

2 Eggs

1/4 c Milk

2 ts Vanilla

4 c All-purpose flour

1 ts Baking powder

3/4 ts Baking soda

2 balls, wrap each in waxed paper and chill

4 hours. Work with half of dough at a time, store remainder in refrigerator. Roll dough to

1/8 inch thickness on floured waxed paper, cut with

2.1/2 to 3-inch cookie cutter, and transfer to lightly-greased cookie sheets. Paint assorted designs on cookies using small art brush and egg yolk paint. Bake at

375 degrees for 6-8 minutes, cool on racks.

1 egg yolk, beaten

1/4 teaspoon water Paste or liquid food coloring Combine egg yolk and water, stir well. Divide mixture evenly into 2 custard cups, tint as desired with food coloring. Keep paint covered

2 colors of paint desired. Makes

1.1/2 Tablespoons About 5 dozen cookies --