tarralli

How To Make tarralli

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Measure flour into a large bowl. Mix in salt and baking powder.
• Step 2
  In another large bowl (or in the bowl of your stand mixer), blend margarine, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time. Slowly, or on low speed, add powdered sugar and flour mixture. Blend until a soft dough forms.
• Step 3
  Place the dough on a floured board and knead well, at least five minutes. Cut off a small piece or dough and roll to the thickness of a pencil. Cut into approximately 3 inch pieces and twist into braids and knots.
• Step 4
  Place shaped dough on a greased cookie sheet, about an inch and a half apart. Bake 12-15 minutes. Do NOT over-bake! Take them out before they brown or they'll be dry. Cool on a cookie rack completely before frosting.
• Step 5
  In a medium bowl, blend powdered sugar, butter, milk and coffee, adjusting powdered sugar and milk as needed to create a smooth frosting. Divide frosting into four smaller bowls. First flavor each bowl, adjusting amount of flavored extract to taste. After desired flavor is achieved, color each bowl with a few drops of food coloring. Traditionally, the colors are kept muted, but they can be made as bright as desired. Once the frosting is colored, frost cooled cookies.
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