AUTUMN LEAF CUTOUTS

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Turn classic cookies into a platter of autumn leaves. Make them in solid colors, or combine pieces of tinted dough for a multicolored effect. - Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Red, green, orange and yellow paste food coloring
1-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
5 to 7 teaspoons warm water
1 tablespoon meringue powder
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons coarse sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough into four portions; tint one red, one green, one orange and one yellow. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 30 minutes 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 a floured 3-in. leaf-shaped cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Bake 14-17 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, water, meringue powder and almond extract; beat on low speed just until blended. Pipe or drizzle on cookies as desired. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Sean McCoun
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These autumn leaf cutouts are a great way to add a touch of fall to your home. They're also a delicious and easy snack to make.


Luis Pantoja
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I made these autumn leaf cutouts for my Thanksgiving dessert table and they were a huge hit! They were so easy to make and they looked so festive.


Mutesi Faima
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These autumn leaf cutouts are a great way to use up leftover pie crust. They're also a fun and easy project to do with kids.


Bronson Kerton
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I've been making these autumn leaf cutouts for years and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Jannatul Ferduse
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These autumn leaf cutouts are a great way to add a touch of fall to your home. They're also a delicious and easy snack to make.


Blitzen Bugatti
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I made these autumn leaf cutouts for my Thanksgiving dessert table and they were a huge hit! They were so easy to make and they looked so festive.


Ainembabazi Clinton
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These autumn leaf cutouts are a great way to use up leftover pie crust. They're also a fun and festive way to celebrate the fall season.


Solomon Stuart
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I love making these autumn leaf cutouts with my kids. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit.


Aiesha Aslam
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These autumn leaf cutouts are the perfect fall treat. They're easy to make, delicious, and beautiful.


Herminia Dominguez
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I've been making these autumn leaf cutouts for years and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Munna Kumar raj
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These autumn leaf cutouts are a great way to use up leftover pie crust. They're also a fun and easy project to do with kids.


Anees Mirza
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I made these autumn leaf cutouts for my Thanksgiving dessert table and they were a huge hit! They were so easy to make and they looked so festive.


Sikha Gurung
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These autumn leaf cutouts are the perfect addition to any fall party. They're easy to make and they look beautiful.


Md Rajibul
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I've made these autumn leaf cutouts several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they look so impressive.


Vivian Nagy
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These autumn leaf cutouts are so cute and festive. I love how easy they are to make and they're always a hit with my guests.


Luke Pickett
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I was looking for a fun and easy fall dessert to make and these autumn leaf cutouts fit the bill perfectly. They were a big hit with my family and friends.


Taimoor Khalid
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These autumn leaf cutouts are the perfect fall treat! They're easy to make and they look so pretty on a plate. I made a batch for my friends and they all loved them.


Slaz
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I made these autumn leaf cutouts with my kids and we had a blast! They were so easy to make and they turned out so cute. We used a variety of cookie cutters and even added some sprinkles to make them more festive. They were a big hit with everyone wh


jason bucko
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These autumn leaf cutouts were a hit at my Thanksgiving party! They were so easy to make and they looked so festive on the table. I used a variety of cookie cutters to make different shapes and sizes, and I even added some edible glitter to make them