Serves: 18
Total Calories: 115

2 1/4 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted stick margarine or butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon light corn syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons hot water
1/8 teaspoon vanilla, orange, or lemon extract
1 to 2 drop food coloring (optional)

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

2. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer at medium speed, beat the margarine, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until fluffy, 2 minutes. Beat in the egg, corn syrup, and vanilla until smooth, 1 minute.

3. Add the flour mixture to the margarine mixture in thirds, until the dough becomes smooth and stiff. Divide the dough in half and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill thoroughly, at least 2 hours.

4. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Arrange the oven racks to divide the oven into thirds. Spray 2 baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.

5. Working with one piece at a time (and keeping the remaining piece in the refrigerator), roll the dough between 2 sheets of plastic wrap to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into shapes with a 2-inch cookie cutter and place on the prepared baking sheet. Reroll and reuse the dough scraps. Repeat with the remaining dough.

6. Bake until barely golden along the edges, 8-10 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through to ensure even baking. Let cool 1 minute, then transfer the cookies to a rack.

7. To make the icing, in a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, 2 Tbsp of the hot water, and the vanilla, orange, or lemon extract stir until smooth. If the icing is too thick, add a few more drops of water. Color with food coloring, if desired. When the cookies are completely cool, decorate with icing.

EXCHANGES
2 Carbohydrate

NUTRITION FACTS
Calories 142
Calories from Fat 27
Total Fat 3g
Saturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 12mg
Sodium 47mg
Carbohydrate 27g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 14g
Protein 2g

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 18
Total Calories: 115
Calories from Fat: 10

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