Berry Cute Santas

1. 1

   Cut twelve 1-inch cubes from the pound cake.

2. 2

   For the icing, in a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar on high until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Cut a small hole in the corner of a plastic bag; using a very small star tip or a round tip and fill with icing.

4. 4

   For each Santa, thread a toothpick through a pointed strawberry half, then a cake cube, and a second strawberry half.

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   (The red frilly part of the toothpick is the top of the hat, pointed end is the hat, cake cube is the face, fat end of the strawberry is the body, and the cookie is the feet.

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   This description may help you envision the construction process.

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   For the eyes, place a dab of the black gel onto the cake.

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   Pipe icing to form the beard and up the sides of the cake for the rest of the beard, and around the fur brim around the bottom of the strawberry hat.

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    Place each Santa on top of a chocolate cookie, using an extremely small dot of icing or gel to glue it down.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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