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HALLOWEEN PARTY CUTOUT COOKIES RECIPEHALLOWEEN PARTY CUTOUT COOKIES RECIPE INGREDIENTS
· 3/4 cupsugar · 1 largeegg · 1 teaspoonvanillaextract · 1-1/2 cupsall-purposeflour · 1 teaspoonbakingpowder · 1/2 teaspoonsalt · FROSTING: · 3-3/4 cupsconfectioners' sugar · 1/4 cupshortening · 4 to 6 tablespoonswater · Yellow, orange, green and black paste food coloring, optional DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and blended. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Shape dough into two portions. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll. Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2 in. Halloween-shaped cookie cutters. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. In a large bowl, beat confectioners’ sugar, shortening and enough water to reach spreading consistency. Tint frosting and decorate as desired. Let stand until set. Yield: 2 dozen.
FRANKENGUAC RECIPE NGREDIENTS · 3 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed · 1/4 cupfinelychoppedonion
· 2 tablespoonslimejuice · 1/8 teaspoonsalt · Tortillachips · Sour cream, refried black beans and ripe olives, optional DIRECTIONS In a small bowl, mash avocado with a fork. Stir in the onion, cilantro, lime juice and salt. Spoon guacamole onto a platter; shape into a rectangle. Place chips near the top of the head. Decorate face as desired with sour cream, refried black beans and olives. Yield: 2 cups.
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