COOKIE JIGSAW - DEE DEE'S

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Christmas fun with kids or the grand kids. I think this is a memory maker they won't forget! I don't remember where I found this recipe, I found it a few years ago when my grandson's were to young to help with this. They are 4 and 3 now and this Christmas just might be the right time to bring this recipe out. I've not tried it...

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

lightweight cardboard or sturdy paper for pattern template
3/4 c (1 1/2 cup) butter or margarine, softened
3/4 c sugar
1 large egg
1 Tbsp milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 c light corn syrup
assorted decorations: green, red, white, yellow and blue sugar crystals; chocolate sprinkles; multicolor, white, and star-shaped candy decors; and small round yellow candies

Steps:

  • 1. 1. On cardboard or paper, draw a Christmas-tree template 10 inches high (from tip of tree to top of trunk) and 10 1/2 inches wide (at base of tree above trunk), with a 1-inch high by 2-inch wide trunk. Cut out template and set aside.
  • 2. 2. In large bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Beat in egg, milk, and vanilla until well blended (mixture may look curdled). On waxed paper, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. At low speed, beat in flour mixture just until blended. Pat dough into a small rectangle.
  • 3. 3. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour large cookie sheet. Place dough in center of cookie sheet. With floured rolling pin, roll dough into 13" by 11" rectangle. Bake 15 minutes.
  • 4. 4. Place cookie sheet on wire rack; center tree template lengthwise on warm cookie. With knife, cut around template into cookie; remove template, leaving tree outline. Press floured 1 1/2-inch star-shaped cookie cutter into cookie at top of tree; remove cutter, leaving star outline. Press floured 1-inch round cookie cutters into tree in several places, leaving ornament outlines. Press 2 1/2-inch star cutter into remaining cookie around tree, leaving star outlines.
  • 5. 5. Cut Christmas tree into various geometric-shaped puzzle pieces, being careful not to cut into ornament outlines. Cut remaining cookie around tree into puzzle pieces, being careful not to cut into star outlines.
  • 6. 6. Return cookie sheet to oven and bake 12 to 14 minutes longer or until cookie is light brown. Set cookie sheet on wire rack; cut through all designs and pieces. Cool cookie puzzle on cookie sheet 10 minutes. Carefully slide puzzle, in 1 piece, onto wire rack; cool completely.
  • 7. 7. To decorate: In 1-quart saucepan, heat corn syrup to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently. Boil 1 minute, stirring. Remove round ornament pieces from tree; brush tree and trunk with corn syrup. Sprinkle tree with green sugar crystals to coat, then attach small round yellow candies as desired. Sprinkle or dip trunk into chocolate sprinkles. Brush ornament pieces with corn syrup; sprinkle or dip into choice of colored sugar crystals or decors. Remove star decorations from around tree; brush with corn syrup and sprinkle or dip into yellow sugar crystals. Brush puzzle pieces around tree with corn syrup; sprinkle with blue sugar crystals to coat, then sprinkle lightly with white decors and stars. Reheat corn syrup if it becomes too thick.
  • 8. 8. Allow puzzle pieces to dry completely, about 1 hour. When pieces are dry, reassemble puzzle on large tray to serve, or store puzzle in tightly covered container at room temperature up to 1 week.

Ahsan Chaudhry
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These cookies are okay, but I've had better. They're a bit too dry for my taste.


Kareem Talaat
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate chip cookies, but these ones are pretty good. I especially like the crispy edges.


Shahzaib Shahzaib khan
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.


Bilall Bilall
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I've been making these cookies for years and they never disappoint. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Matthew Doxie
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover cookie dough. I often make a double batch and freeze the extra dough for later.


Rama boy
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These cookies freeze really well, so I can always have a batch on hand when I need them.


Princess Thelma
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've used different chocolate chips, nuts, and dried fruits to create different variations of these cookies.


Rachael Rundell
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.


Ajhar Islam
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's definitely going to be my go-to cookie recipe from now on.


Bertha Garcia
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The cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall they were still enjoyable.


Padma Karki
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These cookies are so cute! I can't wait to give them to my friends as gifts.


Riley Debuono
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These cookies were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and design.


Hari Prasad Lamsal
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The cookie jigsaw puzzle was a fun activity to do with my kids. They loved helping me cut out the shapes and assemble the cookies.


Me Ratul Islam Riju
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I'm blown away by how good these cookies are! I've never had a cookie like it before.


Marilyn Lopez
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Not bad. The cookies were tasty, but they were a bit too crumbly for my liking.


Beaullah Chikukwa
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These cookies had the perfect balance of soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making them again!


Simphiwe Precious
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I'm not much of a baker, but these cookies came out perfectly! The instructions were clear and easy to follow.


Alnoor Collection
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These cookies were so easy to make and turned out absolutely delicious! I love that I was able to use ingredients that I already had on hand.