Marbled Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temp.
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1/2 cup full fat cream cheese, room temp.
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar.
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1 large egg, room temp.
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2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract.
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1 tsp almond extract (optional).
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3 cups all-purpose flour.
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1 tbsp cornstarch.
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1/2 tsp baking powder.
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1/2 tsp fine salt.
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3 cups powdered sugar.
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3 tbsp meringue powder.
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1/4 cup room temp water.
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2 tsp vanilla or almond extract.
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Extra water for consistency.
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Gel food coloring.
# Instructions:
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Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth.
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Add sugar, beat until light.
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Add egg and extracts, mix.
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Whisk dry ingredients separately.
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Mix wet and dry just until combined.
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Chill dough 2 hours.
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Roll 1/3 inch thick, cut shapes.
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Chill shapes 15 minutes.
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Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
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Mix powdered sugar and meringue powder.
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Add water and extract, beat to stiff peaks.
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Add water for flooding consistency.
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Divide and color portions.
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Create marble effect, dip cookies.
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Let dry 1 hour.
# Notes:
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Keep dough and cut cookies chilled.
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Don't overwork dough.
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Cover icing to prevent crusting.
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Can freeze decorated cookies.