Easter Animal Cookies

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 None eggs, 1 separated
• 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, diced
• 1 tsp half and half
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• None None Red, yellow and blue food coloring
• None None Multicoloured sprinkles, to decorate

1. In a bowl, mix the flour, vanilla extract, whole egg, 2/3 cup powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt. Add the butter and knead to a smooth dough. Wrap in aluminum foil and chill for 30 mins.
2. Preheat the oven to 325u0b0F. Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/8 of an inch thick. Cut out 30 assorted, rabbits, lambs, ducks and butterflies, re-rolling the dough as necessary. Lay on the baking sheets.
3. Mix the egg yolk and half and half and brush over the cookies. Bake one sheet at a time for 10-14 mins each, until golden brown. Allow to cool.
4. Mix the egg white, lemon juice and remaining powdered sugar to a smooth, thick icing. Divide evenly into 4 bowls. Leave 1 bowl white and color the others red, yellow and blue. Remove 1 tbsp of each icing and place in small freezer bags. Cut off a small corner of each.
5. Frost the cookies with the different icings. Allow to dry, then decorate with the bagged icings and colored sprinkles.

flour, vanilla, eggs, powdered sugar, butter, lemon juice, red, sprinkles

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