Ingredients
1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 cup butter, softened1 egg1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cream of tartarFROSTING:2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup light corn syrup2 tablespoons waterRed and green food coloring
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients in order given and mix well. Chill dough 2-3 hours or until easy to handle.
Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with an apple-shaped cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
For frosting, combine sugar, corn syrup and water in a small bowl. Transfer three fourths of the frosting into another bowl; add red food coloring for apples. Add green food coloring to remaining frosting for stems. Frost cookies. Allow to sit overnight for frosting to harden.
