BUTTERFLY COOKIES

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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 28m

Yield 28 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces cream cheese
1 (17-ounce) bag sugar cookie mix (recommended: Betty Crocker)
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
1 egg
1 teaspoon strawberry extract
1 (12-ounce) bag mini candy covered chocolates (recommended: M and M's)

Steps:

  • Heat cream cheese in a large microwave safe bowl for 1 minute on 80 percent power in microwave to soften. Add sugar cookie mix, 1/4 cup flour, egg and extract. Stir with wooden spoon until dough is well combined and forms a ball.
  • Sprinkle a flat rolling surface with 1 tablespoon flour. Divide dough in half and roll out onto lightly floured surface using a rolling pin. Roll the rolling pin back and forth, turning the dough as needed so it does not stick. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Take cookie cutter and dip cutting edge into a shallow bowl of flour. Then press cookie cutter into rolled out dough. Begin cutting out shapes at the center of the dough and work your way towards the edge, cutting shapes as close together as possible. Once the entire slab of dough is cut, use a small spatula to remove cookies from rolling surface and place on un-greased cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining half of dough.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Decorate each cookie by pressing mini candies into dough. Refrigerate cookies for 15 minutes to prevent spreading while baking.
  • Using oven mitts, place cookies in oven on top rack. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven using mitts and let cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute before moving them to cooling rack.

Ali Hider
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Dinuja Max
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I love the delicate flavor of these cookies. They're perfect for a light dessert.


prince Alex comedy
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These cookies were the perfect addition to my holiday cookie platter. They were so festive and delicious.


Angel Amankwah
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


MARIYETU AHMADU
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These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but they still had a nice flavor.


duron worldstar
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I'm not a baker, but these cookies were so easy to make! I'm definitely going to try more of your recipes.


Sk jihad lslam
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These cookies were amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. They were the perfect treat for a special occasion.


Saif Hasan
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These cookies were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little bit of butter or oil to the dough next time.


Nasir Shimul
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I'm not a huge fan of anise flavor, so I substituted almond extract instead. The cookies were still delicious!


life Ahmed
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These cookies were easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Nld Nte
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Timothy P
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I love the way these cookies look! They're so delicate and elegant.


Suren Bhattarai
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they always come out perfect.


O Alfalasi
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These cookies turned out beautifully and tasted even better! They were a hit at my daughter's birthday party. Thanks for sharing this recipe!