ELECTION DAY COOKIES
For the last presidential election, I made these cookies for my co-workers as a reminder to head to the polls. The cute little elephants and donkeys were a hit! -Colleen Sturma, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Gradually add flour and salt; mix well. Divide in half; flatten and wrap each portion in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. donkey and elephant cookie cutters. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Tint some frosting red and some blue; leave some white. Frost cookies; decorate as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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