RAINBOW COOKIES RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME
I always bake these cookies two weeks ahead. That allows enough time for mellowing, leaving them moist and full of almond flavor. —Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 60 minutes
Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Yield about 8 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Grease the bottoms of 3 matching 13x9-in. baking pans (or reuse 1 pan). Line the pans with waxed paper; grease the paper. , Place almond paste in a large bowl; break up with a fork. Cream with butter, sugar and egg yolks until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Stir in flour. In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold into dough, mixing until thoroughly blended. , Divide dough into 3 portions (about 1-1/3 cups each). Color 1 portion with red food coloring and 1 with green; leave the remaining portion uncolored. Spread each portion into the prepared pans. Bake at 350° until edges are light golden brown, 10-12 minutes. , Invert onto wire racks; remove waxed paper. Place another wire rack on top and turn over. Cool completely. , Place green layer on a large piece of plastic wrap. Spread evenly with raspberry jam. Top with uncolored layer and spread with apricot jam. Top with pink layer. Bring plastic wrap over layers. Slide onto a baking sheet and set a cutting board or a heavy, flat pan on top to compress layers. Refrigerate overnight. , The next day, melt chocolate in a microwave; stir until smooth. Spread over top layer; allow to harden. With a sharp knife, trim edges. Cut into 1/2-in. strips across the width; then cut each strip into 4-5 pieces. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, FatContent 3g fat (2g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 13mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 19mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 1g protein.
CITRUS GINGERBREAD COOKIES RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
Orange and lemon zest give gingerbread cutouts a refreshing twist. Brushing a honey glaze over the top adds a subtle shine and an extra touch of sweetness. —Monique Hooker, DeSoto, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 50 minutes
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Yield 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar, honey and molasses. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Let stand 20 minutes. Stir in butter; let stand 20 minutes longer., Beat in egg. In another bowl, whisk flour, almonds, baking powder, lemon zest, orange zest and spices; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into three portions. Roll each portion to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. tree-shaped cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray., Bake 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients; brush over cookies. Let stand until set., To Make Ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Wrap in plastic and place in a resealable bag. Store in the refrigerator., Freeze option: Freeze undecorated cookies in freezer containers. To use, thaw in covered containers and decorate as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, FatContent 2g fat (1g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 6mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 13mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges 1 starch
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