Black Cat Cookies
by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine
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Black Cat Cookies
Yield: Makes about 20 cookies
Ingredients:
1
package (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
All-purpose flour (optional)
White Decorator Icing (recipe follows)
Black paste food coloring
Assorted colored candies
Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove dough from wrapper according to package directions. Divide dough in half. Reserve 1 half; cover and refrigerate remaining half.
2.
Roll reserved dough on lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Sprinkle with flour to minimize sticking, if necessary.
3.
Cut out dough using 3-1/2-inch cat face cookie cutter. Place cutouts 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough and scraps.
4.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until firm but not browned. Cool on baking sheets 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
5.
Prepare White Decorator Icing. Add desired amount of food coloring to make black. Decorate cookies with icing and assorted candies as desired to make cat faces.
White Decorator Icing
Ingredients:
4
cups powdered sugar
1/2
cup shortening or unsalted butter
1
tablespoon corn syrup
6
to 8 tablespoons milk
Preparation:
1.
Beat all ingredients in medium bowl 2 minutes or until fluffy.
This recipe appears in: Frosting & Icing