Gingerbread Sandwich Trees |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Fun and festive, these cookie sandwich trees will be a huge hit with kids of all ages. They're a super-cute holiday treat! Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter, softened |
1 cup packed brown sugar |
1 egg |
3/4 cup molasses |
4 cups all-purpose flour |
3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice |
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda |
1-1/4 teaspoons ground ginger |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
m&m's® brand mini chocolate candies |
3/4 cup vanilla or chocolate frosting |
green food coloring, optional |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses. Combine the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, ginger and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness.
3. Cut with a floured 3-in. tree-shaped cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Gently press M&M's into half of the cookies.
4. Bake at 325° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
5. If using vanilla frosting, tint green if desired. Spread frosting over the bottoms of plain cookies; top with decorated cookies. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 2 dozen.
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