1/3 cup softened shortening
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
2/3 cup honey
2 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
EGG YOLK PAINT:
1 egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon water
food color
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375F. Roll out dough using floured pastry cloth. Roll to 1/4" thickness. Cut into different shapes using cookie cutters. Set on greased baking sheet. Paint
designs with egg yolk paints. (Blend egg yolk and water. Divide among several custard cups. Add different food coloring to each cup. Paint designs using small paintbrushes. If egg yolk, thickens while
standing, add few drops water.) Bake 8-10 minutes at 375F. For clear colors, do not let cookies brown. MAKES: 5 DOZEN COOKIES