Santa and Elf Christmas Cookies Recipe

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Santa and Elf Christmas Cookies
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Ingredients
16
Count
Nutrition
263
Calories
Total time
10
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  2. Divide dough into thirds. Shape each into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the freezer for 15 minutes or until easy to handle.
  3. For Santas: On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough into a 10-in. circle. Turn a pie plate upside down over circle and cut around the edge with a knife; reserve scraps. Cut into eight wedges.
  4. Place wedges 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Fold the tip of each wedge down. Tuck a scrap piece of dough (about a 1/2-in. ball) under the upper part of fold.
  5. For elves: Roll another portion of dough into a 10-in. circle. Cut in half; cut one-half into four wedges and the other half into eight wedges. Repeat forming Santas with the large wedges. Transfer small wedges to a baking sheet; fold tips down, forming hats.
  6. Roll the remaining portion of dough into a 10-in. circle. Cut into 16 wedges. Transfer to baking sheets; fold tips down.
  7. Bake at 350° for 10-13 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. To decorate: In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, meringue powder and cream of tartar; add water. Beat on low speed just until combined. Beat on high for 4-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
  9. Tint icing with colors of your choice. (Keep unused icing covered at all times with a damp cloth. If necessary, beat again on high speed to restore texture.) Working with one cookie at a time, decorate with icing, attach a marshmallow to the tip of hat and finish with sprinkles and dragees as desired. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3 dozen.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 262.71 Kcal (1100 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.37g 8%
Cholesterol 18.68mg 6%
Sodium 41.03mg 2%
Potassium 25.19mg 1%
Total Carbs 50.2g 17%
Sugars 22.43g 90%
Protein 2.5g 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 297.9 Kcal (1247 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.09g 8%
Cholesterol 21.19mg 6%
Sodium 46.53mg 2%
Potassium 28.57mg 1%
Total Carbs 56.92g 17%
Sugars 25.43g 90%
Protein 2.83g 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 3.4mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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