1 c Butter, softened 1/3 c Brandy
1 c Sugar 1 ts Mace
3 Eggs, beaten 4 c Flour
FROSTING–OPTIONAL
1 1/4 c Confectioners sugar 1/8 ts Cream of tartar
1 Egg white
Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, brandy and mace. Add sifted
flour and work dough until smooth. Shape into a roll and wrap in
plastic wrap–chill.
Working on lightly floured surface, roll dough out to 1/16″ thick and
cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies on
ungreased baking sheet and sprinkle with colored sugar. Use a
toothpick to make a hole near the top of cookie for instering
string/hook after baking.
bake 375 for 8-9 mins.
Yields
1 servings