AUTUMN LEAF CUTOUTS

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Turn classic cookies into a platter of autumn leaves. Make them in solid colors, or combine pieces of tinted dough for a multicolored effect. - Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Red, green, orange and yellow paste food coloring
1-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
5 to 7 teaspoons warm water
1 tablespoon meringue powder
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons coarse sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough into four portions; tint one red, one green, one orange and one yellow. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. leaf-shaped cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Bake 14-17 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, water, meringue powder and almond extract; beat on low speed just until blended. Pipe or drizzle on cookies as desired. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Hadiza Adam
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These autumn leaf cutouts are a great idea. I'm definitely going to make them.


MD Minaj
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I can't wait to try these autumn leaf cutouts. They look delicious.


aalam rain
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These autumn leaf cutouts are the perfect way to celebrate the fall season.


Venezia Schultz
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I love how these autumn leaf cutouts look. They're so festive.


Bashu Devroy
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These autumn leaf cutouts are a great way to use up leftover pie crust.


Fayaz Sain
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I made these autumn leaf cutouts for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Thoria Manuel
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These autumn leaf cutouts are the perfect fall dessert. They're not too heavy and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Hamdard Khan
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I love the versatility of these autumn leaf cutouts. You can fill them with any type of pie filling you like.


Kevin Ryan
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I've made these autumn leaf cutouts several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Sk munna Elahi
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These autumn leaf cutouts are the perfect way to celebrate the fall season.


Simi Fesan
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I love these autumn leaf cutouts! They're so easy to make and they look so elegant.


Gita Sharma Paudel
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These autumn leaf cutouts are a great way to add a touch of fall to your Thanksgiving table.


honey asmr
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I made these autumn leaf cutouts with my kids and we had a blast. They're so easy to make and they turned out so cute.


Wt Bh
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These autumn leaf cutouts are the perfect way to use up leftover pie crust. They're also a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.


Sseguya Arnesit
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I love how these autumn leaf cutouts look. They're so festive and they really add to the fall atmosphere.


Fakhir Waqar
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These autumn leaf cutouts are the perfect fall treat. They're easy to make and they taste delicious.


Ayebare Grace
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I made these autumn leaf cutouts for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Samier Thaqurie
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These autumn leaf cutouts were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and they look so festive.