Day Of The Dead Cookies Recipe

Name: Day Of The Dead Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups butter, softened; 1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 ounces almond paste; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup 2% milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 packages (12 ounces each) white candy coating melts; Decorations of your choice: jumbo sprinkles, peppermint candies, candy-coated sunflower kernels, Skittles, Twizzlers Rainbow Twists and Good & Plenty candies; Black paste food coloring

Servings: persons

1-1/4 cups butter, softened
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 ounces almond paste
1 large egg
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 packages (12 ounces each) white candy coating melts
Decorations of your choice: jumbo sprinkles, peppermint candies, candy-coated sunflower kernels, Skittles, Twizzlers Rainbow Twists and Good & Plenty candies
Black paste food coloring

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy; add almond paste. 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.
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut out with a floured 5-in. skull-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
3
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4
Bake at 375u00b0 for 7-9 minutes or until firm. Let stand for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
5
In a large, shallow microwave-safe dish, melt white candy melts according to package directions. Dip top side of each cookie into coating, allowing excess to drip off; place on waxed paper.
6
Add decorations as desired. Tint remaining white coating black; pipe on mouth. Let stand until set.

844

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/4 cups butter, softened, 1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, 2 ounces almond paste, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Day Of The Dead Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Day Of The Dead Cookies

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