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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 96 |
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These cookies are reminiscent of old cartoons where eyes pop out in a dark room. Theyâre a cinch to make and doubly fun to decorate. Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups butter, softened |
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar |
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
2-1/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3/4 cup cornstarch |
frosting/decorating: |
1/4 cup butter, softened |
3 cups confectioners' sugar |
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice |
3 teaspoons grated lemon peel |
neon purple and/or green food coloring |
miniature milk chocolate kisses |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Combine flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2. Roll into 3/4-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. With fingers, flatten to 1/4-in. thickness, forming eye shapes. For variety, shape some balls into logs, then flatten. Bake at 350° for 9-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
3. For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Add enough lemon juice to achieve a spreading consistency. Beat in lemon peel. Tint frosting purple and/or neon green; frost cookies. Add kisses for pupils. Yield: 8 dozen.
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