You can use your imagination with this recipe to create designs for any season…the possibilities are endless! Cookie “lollipops” are always a hit with the kids.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
Frosting
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 to 2 teaspoons milk
- Red-hot candies and red sprinkles
Directions
- In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough in half; stir chocolate into one half. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion to 1/8-in.thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets.
- Bake at 375ยฐ for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
- For frosting, combine the sugar, extract, salt and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost chocolate cookies. Place a wooden stick on each cookie, leaving 3 in. for handle. Top each with a plain cookie. Frost tops; sprinkle with candies. Yield: 3dozen.
Recipe courtesy ofย Taste of Homeย magazine. Visit TasteofHome.com for moreย Valentine’s Day recipes for kids.
