These cookies look much fancier than the candy cane ones
but they take almost no time to decorate. Again, you start with a rolled cookie
dough. I used the same one—in fact I made up a double batch, and used half for
the candy cane cookies, half for these ones. You’ll also need wreath and tree
cookie cutters, though you can also use a biscuit cutter or even a large glass
to make the wreaths and cut the holes out by hand. I find the cookies roll out
better on a silicone cookie sheet liner. I had to flour the first rolling but
didn’t need to after that. Once you’ve cut out and baked your cookies, you’re
ready for the decorating stage.
Did you know you can turn store-bought frosting into
glaze using your microwave? I used the Betty Crocker Creamy Deluxe French
Vanilla but according to Google most brands will work. You just put a few
tablespoonfuls in a microwaveable container—custard dishes work well—and microwave
for a few seconds until it melts. Stir in some green food colouring and it’s
ready to apply. I brushed it on using a pastry brush and then sprinkled the
cookies with unsweetened desiccated coconut. Once the glaze is dry, your
cookies are ready.
Don’t like coconut? Not a problem. Cover the cookies with
glaze and sprinkles instead. Give each kid their own tree to decorate and watch
them get creative.
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