Eye Spy Cookies Recipe

Name: Eye Spy Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups butter, softened; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup cornstarch; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 teaspoons grated lemon peel; Neon purple; green food coloring; Miniature milk chocolate kisses

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 teaspoons grated lemon peel
Neon purple
green food coloring
Miniature milk chocolate kisses

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Combine flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2
Roll into 3/4-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
3
. With fingers, flatten to 1/4-in. thickness, forming eye shapes. For variety, shape some balls into logs, then flatten. Bake at 350u00b0 for 9-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4
For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Add enough lemon juice to achieve a spreading consistency. Beat in lemon peel. Tint frosting purple and/or neon green; frost cookies. Add kisses for pupils.

1319

kcal

Calories

Fat

244

Carbs

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups butter, softened, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Eye Spy 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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