CHILDREN'S HAND COOKIES
A child's artwork makes a fine gift tag when backed with blue glassine and slipped into ribbon-tied cellophane bags.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 8 to 10 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter and sugar on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg, and beat until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Add reserved flour mixture, and mix on low speed until thoroughly combined. Stir in vanilla. Wrap dough in plastic, and refrigerate for about 45 minutes.
- Make cookie pattern and heart stencil while wrapped dough is chilling. For the pattern, have your child trace his or her hand on a manila file folder, and cut out the tracing. You will lay this on the dough and trace around it with the tip of a paring knife. For the heart stencil, cut a heart shape from a piece of parchment paper, discarding center.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. On a well-floured work surface, roll out cold dough to 1/8 inch thick. Cut out hand shapes. Transfer cookies to prepared baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes. Dough scraps may be re-rolled twice.
- To decorate the cookies with sanding sugar hearts, lay the heart stencil over a cookie. Combine the egg white with the water in a small bowl. Brush the egg wash in the heart, and sprinkle with sanding sugar. Lift stencil and repeat with remaining cookies. Bake until edges just begin to brown lightly, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cookies cool on pans for 3 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
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Tia Danica
[email protected]These cookies are so cute and festive. They are perfect for any occasion.
Yolanda Anerilus
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover frosting. I always have some leftover frosting after I make a cake or cupcakes, and these cookies are the perfect way to use it up.
Goku obeng
[email protected]I love that these cookies can be made ahead of time. They are perfect for busy weeknights.
Ishnar Billups
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect after-school snack. They are easy to make and they are always a hit with my kids.
Modjadji Motshosa
[email protected]I made these cookies for my daughter's class and they were a huge hit. All the kids loved them.
Nad e Ali
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for a bake sale or party. They are easy to make and they are always a hit.
sandeep singh
[email protected]I love that these cookies are made with whole wheat flour. They are a healthier option for my kids.
kashout bri
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. They are easy to make and the kids will love helping you.
OFFER BH
[email protected]These cookies are so versatile. You can add any type of sprinkles or decorations you want to make them festive for any occasion.
NP Dahal
[email protected]I made these cookies for my son's birthday party and they were a huge success. All the kids loved them.
Khanyisani Mbhele
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect size for little hands. My toddler loved helping me make them and she had a blast eating them too.
TIMOTHY LEE TOLES
[email protected]I love that these cookies are made with simple ingredients. They are perfect for a quick and easy snack.
Mjunaid Johnybhai
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.
Tamoor Jutt
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.
Richard Price
[email protected]I made these cookies for my grandchildren and they loved them! They were easy to make and the kids had a blast helping me.
Mohammed Alharbi
[email protected]These cookies were a hit with my kids! They loved helping me make them and they tasted delicious. We will definitely be making these again.