Evergreen Cutouts

• 1/3 cup sugar blend
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup almond paste
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 egg
• 1 egg white
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 cups cake flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg,
• 1/4 teaspoon water
• 6 to 8 drops green food coloring
• 2 tablespoons sugar blend

1. In a large bowl, beat sugar blend, butter and almond paste until well blended. Beat in the oil, egg, egg white and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture and mix well. Divide into two portions; cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until easy to handle.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Using a floured 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter and a 1-1/2-in. shaped cookie cutter, cut an equal number of circles and shapes from dough.
3. Place circles 2 in. apart on ungreased
4. . Brush one side of shapes with egg white; place egg white side down on circles. In a small bowl, combine the egg yolk, water and food coloring; brush over trees. Sprinkle with sugar blend.
5. Bake at 400u0b0 for 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/evergreen-cutouts/ (may not work)