Elf Cookies

1. 1

   Make 1 batch royal icing as directed and tint using gel food color as desired.

2. 2

   Transfer 1/3 of each color to a separate pastry bag fitted with a fine tip.

3. 3

   Use a few drops of water to thin the icing remaining in the bowls for flooding; place in separate pastry bags fitted with small round tips.

4. 4

   Using the thicker icing, outline the hats, clothes, beards and faces of the elves on 24 Nutter Butter cookies.

5. 5

   Fill the hats and clothes using the thinner flooding icing.

6. 6

   Let dry between colors.

7. 7

   Use finely shredded coconut for Santa's beard (while icing is wet) and use icing to attach sliced almonds for the elves' ears.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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