Polka-Dot Tree Cookies

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   heat oven to 350.

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   on a well-floured surface, knead flour ionto the dough.

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   knead in the mint extract until completley incorporated.

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   divide dough in half.

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   knead about 8 drops of green food coloring into half the dough.

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   knead 8-10 drops of the red into the other half.

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   form into disks and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

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   roll each disk between 2 sheets of waxed paper to a 1/4-inch thickness.

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   slide onto baking sheets; refrigerate for 15 minutes.

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    cut out tree shapes using a 4-inch cutter.

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    place on baking sheet.

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    form scraps into disks, cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.

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    cut dots out of cookies with a 3/4-inch round cookie cutter or the large opening of an icing decorating tip.

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    remove dots with offset spatula or toothpick.

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    place opposite colored dots onto trees.

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    bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until cookies are puffed and set.

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    let cool on baking sheet for 1 minute.

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    remove cookies to wire rack and allow to cool completely.

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    remove remaining dough from refrigerator and repeat steps from rolling out of the disks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.