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
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.
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Hadiza Adam
[email protected]These autumn leaf cutouts are a great idea. I'm definitely going to make them.
MD Minaj
[email protected]I can't wait to try these autumn leaf cutouts. They look delicious.
aalam rain
[email protected]These autumn leaf cutouts are the perfect way to celebrate the fall season.
Venezia Schultz
[email protected]I love how these autumn leaf cutouts look. They're so festive.
Bashu Devroy
[email protected]These autumn leaf cutouts are a great way to use up leftover pie crust.
Fayaz Sain
[email protected]I made these autumn leaf cutouts for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!
Thoria Manuel
[email protected]These autumn leaf cutouts are the perfect fall dessert. They're not too heavy and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Hamdard Khan
[email protected]I love the versatility of these autumn leaf cutouts. You can fill them with any type of pie filling you like.
Kevin Ryan
[email protected]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
[email protected]These autumn leaf cutouts are the perfect way to celebrate the fall season.
Simi Fesan
[email protected]I love these autumn leaf cutouts! They're so easy to make and they look so elegant.
Gita Sharma Paudel
[email protected]These autumn leaf cutouts are a great way to add a touch of fall to your Thanksgiving table.
honey asmr
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]I love how these autumn leaf cutouts look. They're so festive and they really add to the fall atmosphere.
Fakhir Waqar
[email protected]These autumn leaf cutouts are the perfect fall treat. They're easy to make and they taste delicious.
Ayebare Grace
[email protected]I made these autumn leaf cutouts for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
Samier Thaqurie
[email protected]These autumn leaf cutouts were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and they look so festive.