"Cookie baking can't get any more fun than when you are making—and decorating—these adorable Santa cookies. They are also really good to eat. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/2 cups butter, softened
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1/2 cup shortening
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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5 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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FROSTING:
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2 cups confectioners' sugar
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2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons water
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4-1/2 teaspoons meringue powder
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
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Red and black paste food coloring
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Decorating sprinkles, optional