CHRISTMAS SPICE COOKIES AND GLAZE

Steps:

• COOKIES Cream butter, sugar, and salt with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add yolk, beat, then add whole egg and vanilla. Continue beating until well incorporated. Add flour and remaining ingredients and beat. Divide dough in half and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour. (Dough can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or double-wrapped and frozen for 1 month.) Roll dough to 1/8 inch thick on a floured surface. Use cookie cutters to cut into fun shapes. Bake at 375 for 6 to 8 minutes, rotating sheet once. Cool on rack. Decorate with glaze. GLAZE Mix sugar and liquid in a small bowl, adding liquid by teaspoons until glaze is spreadable. Separate into smaller bowls and add food coloring, if desired. Use immediately or cover with plastic.