SANTA'S ELF COOKIES
These rosy-cheeked elf cookies will make a showstopping addition to your holiday cookie tray. Or set them atop cupcakes for an extra-cute treat. -Josh Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h10m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In the bowl of a food processor fitted with blade attachment, pulse 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar and almond paste until well mixed and texture resembles finely ground cornmeal. In a large bowl, cream butter and remaining 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add almond paste mixture and beat until fully incorporated. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut out using a floured 3-1/2-in. elf cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until light golden brown and firm, 7-8 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool., For icing, in a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, water, meringue powder and cream of tartar; beat on low speed just until blended. Beat on high until stiff peaks form, 4-5 minutes. Divide icing into thirds. Tint 1 portion of icing with red food coloring; tint second portion with desired food coloring for face. Leave remaining portion white. Place icings into piping bags fitted with fine round tips. Pipe icing onto cookies to create clothing, hat and face. While icing is still wet, place black sprinkles to create eyes. Let icing dry completely. If desired, dip a small brush into pink luster dust; tap off excess and dab onto cookies to create pink cheeks. Using leaf tip #67, pipe frosting to create ears. Using a small round tip, pipe icing to create nose. Using edible pen or round tip, draw mouth. Place chocolate frosting into a piping bag fitted with #14 star tip; pipe along top of face and rim of hat to create hair. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Najara Khatun
[email protected]These cookies were a disappointment. They were dry and crumbly.
Natasha nice
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sugar cookies, but these were really good.
Lucrucious Moremi
[email protected]These cookies were a lot of work, but they were worth it. They were so delicious!
thediamondblocker 912
[email protected]I found the dough to be a little sticky, but the cookies turned out great.
Farmaan Farmaa
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Shoaib khan Shoaib khan
[email protected]I had a lot of fun making these cookies with my kids. They were so excited to decorate them.
Firaol Gatnet
[email protected]These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I'll definitely be making them again.
Brendon Meyer
[email protected]I made these cookies for my holiday party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.
Reeyana Tamang
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! The dough was easy to work with and the cookies held their shape well after baking. I decorated them with sprinkles and they looked so festive.
Md jakir Hosen
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect Christmas cookie: festive, delicious, and easy to make.
Mosarof Khan
[email protected]These cookies were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and the kids loved decorating them. We'll definitely be making these again soon.