Elf Cookies Recipe

Name: Elf Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 0.5 (12 ounce) package refrigerated sugar cookie dough, softened; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar, divided; 3 tablespoons milk, divided; ½ teaspoon lemon extract, divided; 6 drops red food coloring, divided; 140 milk chocolate M&M's; 56 sliced almonds; 56 M&M's plain chocolate candy, miniature baking bits brown; 28 M&M's plain chocolate candy, miniature baking bits red

Servings: persons

0.5 (12 ounce) package refrigerated sugar cookie dough, softened
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar, divided
3 tablespoons milk, divided
½ teaspoon lemon extract, divided
6 drops red food coloring, divided
140 milk chocolate M&M's
56 sliced almonds
56 M&M's plain chocolate candy, miniature baking bits brown
28 M&M's plain chocolate candy, miniature baking bits red

1
In a small mixing bowl, beat cookie dough and flour until combined.
2
Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-in.
3
thickness.
4
Cut with a floured 1-3/4-in.
5
x 3-1/4-in.
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diamond cookie cutter.
7
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
8
Bake at 350 for 7-9 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
9
Remove to wire racks to cool.
10
For one batch of glaze, in a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, 4-1/2 teaspoons milk and 1/4 teaspoon extract.
11
Remove 1 tablespoon glaze to another bowl.
12
Tint remaining glaze with 3 drops food coloring.
13
Working with one cookie at a time, spread red glaze over top half of cookie.
14
Place one M&M at top for tassel and four M&M's across edge of glaze for hat brim.
15
For ears, place two almonds above M&M's on each end.
16
Dip baking bits in plain glaze; place brown bits on cookie for eyes and a red bit for nose.
17
Repeat with 13 more cookies.
18
Make second batch of glaze with remaining confectioners' sugar, milk, extract and food coloring.
19
Decorate remaining cookies as above.

39064

kcal

Calories

2436

Fat

3764

Carbs

575

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 0.5 (12 ounce) package refrigerated sugar cookie dough, softened, ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar, divided, 3 tablespoons milk, divided, and more.

Yes, Elf 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.

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