SANTA AND ELF CHRISTMAS COOKIES
The kids will be jumping for joy when you bring out a cookie plate filled with Santas and his helper elves. These whimsical treats will be a hit with adults, too. The butter cookies are easy to shape and a delight to decorate. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 4h40m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the egg and extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Divide dough into thirds. Shape each into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Wrap in waxed paper and chill in the freezer for 15 minutes or until easy to handle., For Santas: On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 portion of dough into a 10-in. circle. Turn a pie plate upside down over circle and cut around the edge with a knife; reserve scraps. Cut into 8 wedges., Place wedges 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Fold the tip of each wedge down. Tuck a scrap piece of dough (about a 1/2-in. ball) under the upper part of fold., For elves: Roll another portion of dough into a 10-in. circle. Cut in half; cut 1 half into 4 wedges and the other half into 8 wedges. Repeat forming Santas with the large wedges. Transfer small wedges to a baking sheet; fold tips down, forming hats., Roll the remaining portion of dough into a 10-in. circle. Cut into 16 wedges. Transfer to baking sheets; fold tips down., Bake at 350° for 10-13 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., To decorate: In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, meringue powder and cream of tartar; add water. Beat on low speed just until combined. Beat on high for 4-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form., Tint icing with colors of your choice. (Keep unused icing covered at all times with a damp cloth. If necessary, beat again on high speed to restore texture.) Working with one cookie at a time, decorate with icing, attach a marshmallow to the tip of hat and finish with sprinkles and dragees as desired. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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[email protected]These cookies are a bit dry. I think I'll try adding some moisture to the dough next time, maybe some applesauce or mashed banana.
ShEiKh Bhi
[email protected]These cookies are a bit sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
Naml Fatima
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are delicious and festive. They're the perfect addition to my Christmas cookie platter.
Jose Delgado
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect Christmas gift. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I always get compliments on them when I give them as gifts.
X.khobaib.X Naseer
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times, and they're always a hit. I love that I can change up the colors and decorations to match any holiday or occasion.
Eyob Solomon
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. They're easy to make, and kids love decorating them.
KIPKIRUI HOSEAH
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and beautiful.
John Dorman
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and cheerful.
Lavendale Masaya
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover candy canes.
Waseem Waseemyaseen
[email protected]I love the simplicity of these cookies. They're made with basic ingredients, and they don't require any special equipment.
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[email protected]These cookies are so cute and festive. They're perfect for Christmas parties or cookie exchanges.
Peggy Shugrue
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these cookies were easy enough for me to make. They turned out great, and they were a big hit with my family and friends.
Mikiyas Biniyam
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect Christmas treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I always get compliments on them when I bring them to parties.
Jovan LUkyamuzi
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious. I love that I can change up the colors and decorations to match any holiday or occasion.
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[email protected]These cookies were a disappointment. They were dry and crumbly, and they didn't have much flavor. I won't be making them again.
Hazem Hany
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making these cookies, but I'm so glad I did. They were so easy to make, and they turned out so cute. I will definitely be making them again next year.
Hd Janto
[email protected]These cookies were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were so beautiful and delicious. I will definitely be making them again for special occasions.
Usman Sani
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Christmas cookies, but these were really good. They were soft and chewy, with just the right amount of sweetness. I would definitely make them again.
Ssr Eashan Shawon
[email protected]I made these cookies with my kids, and we had a blast. They were so easy to make, and the kids loved decorating them. They turned out so cute, and they tasted even better than they looked!
KR Khan
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at our Christmas party! They were so cute and festive, and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again next year.