Painted Holiday Delights Recipe

Name: Painted Holiday Delights
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cold butter; 1 egg; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons strawberry preserves; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 to 2 tablespoons milk; Assorted food coloring

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1 egg
1/4 cup orange juice
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons strawberry preserves
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Assorted food coloring

1
In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine egg and orange juice; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Shape into a ball; cover and chill for 1-2 hours or until easy to handle.
2
On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
3
. Bake at 375u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4
Combine filling ingredients; spread on the bottom of half of the cookies. Top with remaining cookies.
5
For glaze, combine sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Spread over tops of cookies; dry. Using a small new paintbrush and food coloring, paint holiday designs on cookie tops. Store in the refrigerator.

1093

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Painted Holiday Delights falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Painted Holiday Delights

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