easy sugar cookies dressed up!

How To Make easy sugar cookies dressed up!

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  SUGAR COATING:
  
  Stir together the sugar and food coloring (use a couple drops of water as needed to blend together the colors)
  
  Spread sugar on baking sheets to dry.
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  Put the dried sugar into a bowl for using.
  
  Put the remaining sugars into jars for storing for future use.
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  COOKIES:
  
  Mix together cookie dough ingredients in large bowl.
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  Roll out the cookie dough.
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  Use cookie cutters to make desired shapes of cookies.
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  Place cookies onto parchment lined baking sheets.
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  Bake at 375 degrees for about 12 to 15 minutes or until cookies are pale golden brown.
  
  Remove from oven and let cool.
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  Mom's Royal Icing:
  
  Mix all ingredients together in a sauce pan. Bring just to the boil.
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  While icing is still damp, either dip the cookies one side at a time, or the edges, or sprinkle the frosted cookies with sugars or sprinkles.
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