Multigrain Cutouts
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup shortening
3 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup wheat germ
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Baked-On Frosting — (recipe follows)
BAKED-ON FROSTING
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup butter or margarine — softened
1 tablespoon hot water
Heat oven to 350ş. Beat sugar and shortening in large bowl with electric
mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients
except Baked-On Frosting.
Roll about one-third of dough at a time 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured
surface. Cut with sports-shape cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart on
ungreased cookie sheet.
Place Baked-On Frosting in decorating bag with #5 writing tip. Pipe
frosting on unbaked cookies to outline or decorate. Bake 12 to 14 minutes
or until edges are light brown. Cool 1 to 2 minutes; remove from cookie
sheet to wire rack.
BAKED-ON FROSTING:
Mix flour and butter until smooth. Stir in hot water.
Description:
“This recipe makes a not-too-sweet cookie that can be cut into any
shape to carry out a party theme.”
Yield:
“72 Cookies”
Per serving: 70 Calories (kcal); 4g Total Fat; (47% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; trace Cholesterol; 43mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
NOTES : Wheat Germ
Wheat germ is the embryo of the wheat kernel and is a very
concentrated source of vitamins. It also is a good source of
fiber, which contributes great texture to these cookies.
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