Puzzle Cookies
This recipe was designed for Halloween but would work for any holiday or event with a change of cookie cutters. I think that the kids will LOVE this! This will make 6 "assembled" cookies out of the purchased but you can always share the "pieces". The colors are optional to use as and if you desire.
Ingredients
Step-by-step instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl knead flour into sugar cookie dough.
- 2
Divide dough into 6 (or more) portions.
- 3
On an ungreased cookie sheet, roll each portion into a 5-inch square.
- 4
Press a well-floured 3- to 4-inch Halloween cookie cutter into the square (use smaller cutters, if desired).
- 5
Carefully remove cookie cutter without removing dough.
- 6
Using a table knife, cut outside portion of square into large puzzle pieces.
- 7
In a small mixing bowl beat egg yolks and water.
- 8
Divide mixture among 3 or 4 small bowls.
- 9
In each bowl, add 2 to 3 drops of liquid food coloring or desired amount of paste food coloring in desired color; mix well.
- 10
Brush dough puzzle pieces with different colors of egg yolk mixture.
- 11
Apply to cookie dough with small clean paintbrush.
- 12
If mixture thickens while standing, stir in water, one drop at a time.
- 13
Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 7 to 8 minutes or until bottoms of cookies just start to brown and centers are set.
- 14
While still warm, carefully recut pieces with the knife.
- 15
Trim edges as needed.
- 16
Transfer cookies to a wire rack; cool completely.
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