Cut-Out Cookies in a Flower Pot

Rated: Submitted By: Laura Servings: 72

"I received this recipe at a Cake and Candy store when I signed up for a class. We made fall leaves and put them in a clay pot - they looked great! For best flavor results use pure Mexican vanilla the creme de la creme of vanillas. You will need about 6 dozen dowels, cut to approximately 6 inches (with some longer and some shorter) for cookie sticks."

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups butter, softened 3 cups white sugar 4 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon butter flavored extract 7 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Cream margarine and sugar. Add eggs and flavorings and mix well. Stir flour, baking powder and salt together. Add to batter and mix well.
2.	CHILL 3-4 hours or overnight before using.
3.	Roll cookies out approximately 1/4 inch thick and insert cookie sticks at least 1/3 to 1/2 way into cookie.
4.	Bake cookies at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes. This dough keeps well in a covered container in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks.
5.	Decorate as desired. Display 3-7 cookies in a 6 inch clay pot (depending on size of cookie). Weigh pot down with dried beans and cut a circle of Styrofoam to fit snugly into top. Add ribbons and enjoy.

Nutrition Information Servings Per Recipe: 72 Calories: 126

Amount Per Serving Total Fat: 5.5g Cholesterol: 25mg Sodium: 86mg

Amount Per Serving Total Carbs: 17.7g Dietary Fiber: 0.3g Protein: 1.7g

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Royal Icing

Rated: Submitted By: Carol Servings: 12

"This icing is usually put on the wedding cake after the Almond Paste is applied."

INGREDIENTS:

2 egg whites 4 cups confectioners' sugar

2 tablespoons lemon juice

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Beat egg whites lightly and add enough sugar to make icing that will hold shape. Blend in lemon juice to get desired consistency. Spread over Almond Paste on cake and let harden. Decorate.

Nutrition Information Servings Per Recipe: 12 Calories: 159

Amount Per Serving Total Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 10mg

Amount Per Serving Total Carbs: 40.1g Dietary Fiber: 0g Protein: 0.6g

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