"What better way to brighten chilly winter days than with light-shaped cookies? My classic dough recipe has been a holiday tradition in our family for years. —Carolyn Moseley, Dayton, Ohio..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 large egg
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3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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FROSTING:
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5 cups confectioners' sugar
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1 tablespoon light corn syrup
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3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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5 to 6 tablespoons water
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Red, blue, green, yellow and gray paste food coloring
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Assorted colored sugar