HOMEMADE LADYBUG COOKIES
The spotlight shines on these confections every time Sharon Kotsovos serves them. "The sugar cookies themselves are so yummy," she attests from Coos Bay, Oregon. "But they're even better when I decorate them."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter, oil and sugars until light and fluffy. Add two eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cream of tartar and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle., On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 3-in. round cookie cuter dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. , In a small bowl, beat remaining eggs. Add red food coloring; mix well. Brush over cutouts. , Bake at 375° for 8 minutes. With a small new paintbrush and black food coloring, paint two lines, forming wings., Arrange four chocolate chips in a half circle on the top third of each cookie. Randomly place 16 chocolate chips on the lower part of the cookie for spots. Return to the oven for 1 minute or until chips are melted. Spread the four chips to form the head. , For eyes, position two white chips, pointed side down, over melted chocolate. Return to the oven for 1 minute or until slightly melted. Place one miniature chocolate chip in the center of each white chip. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Mk Nazrul
nazrul-mk@aol.comThese cookies are so delicious! The chocolate and peanut butter combination is perfect.
Akrama Ahmad
a-a@yahoo.comI love the way these cookies look. They're so realistic!
Consuelo isidra lara
l.c@hotmail.comThese cookies are so cute and easy to make.
nittwig
nittwig@hotmail.frI made these cookies for a ladybug-themed party and they were a huge hit!
Sean Mombourquette
s@hotmail.comThese cookies are a great way to use up leftover candy melts.
Brad Parkin
p_b47@hotmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are a new favorite in my house.
abdallah mohamed
mohamed82@hotmail.co.ukThese cookies are so delicious! The chocolate and peanut butter combination is perfect.
Kawsur Dj
djk98@hotmail.frI love the way these cookies look. They're so realistic!
Malik Ajmal
ajmal.m@gmail.comThese cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, baby showers, and even just because.
Gopal Mandol
m.gopal@hotmail.comI made these cookies with my niece and she loved them. They're a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.
Hasti
hasti@yahoo.comThese cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth it. They're so cute and delicious.
Lilymay Ellin
lellin16@gmail.comI've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a great way to use up leftover candy melts.
Moswer Jan
moswer_j@hotmail.comThese cookies are so adorable! I love the way they look and they taste even better.
Anyone Tips786
t_a40@yahoo.comI made these cookies for a ladybug-themed birthday party and they were a huge success! The kids loved them.
Santosh Sharma
sharma.s84@yahoo.comThese cookies were a hit with my kids! They're so cute and easy to make.