Adapted from
Quick Cooking
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1 1/2 c
butter, softened
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1 1/2 c
granulated sugar
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1/2 tsp
pure vanilla extract
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3 c
unbleached flour
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1 tsp
baking soda
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1/2 tsp
salt
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yellow food paste coloring
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orange food paste coloring
In a mixing bowl, combine butter, sugar, and vanilla extract. Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until thoroughly combined. Divide dough in half. Tint one dough yellow. Divide remaining dough into two-third and one-third portions. Color larger dough orange; leaves smaller dough white. Shape each portion of dough into two eight inch logs. Flatten top and push sides in at a slight angle. Place orange logs on yellow logs; push the sides in a slight angle. Top with white logs; form a rounded top. Wrap in plastic wrap. Chill four hours, or until firm. Preheat oven to 350. Unwrap dough and cut into 1/4" slices. Place two inches apart onto unprepared baking sheets. Bake for ten minutes, or until lightly browned.