CANDY CORN CONVERSATION COOKIES

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Add these candy corn-shaped sugar cookies to your Halloween treat platter. -Dorothy Jennings, Waterloo, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
ROYAL ICING:
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup warm water
4 teaspoons meringue powder
Orange, yellow and black paste food coloring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 3-1/2-in. egg-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Repeat with remaining dough, cutting with a 3-in. oval cookie cutter and a 1-in. triangle cookie cutter. Attach a triangle to each oval to create thought bubbles. Place on baking sheets., Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks., In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, water and meringue powder; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat on high for 4 minutes or until soft peaks form. Cover frosting with damp paper towels or plastic between uses. Tint icing as desired., Working quickly with one color at a time, pipe outlines on some of the cookies; fill with thinned icing. Repeat using other colors. Let dry at room temperature for several hours or until firm., Add faces and writing to cookies as desired. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

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Tawsif Mahbub
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


sumayyah faswiha
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I would definitely recommend these cookies to anyone looking for a fun and easy Halloween treat.


Eva Hawkins Bragado
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These cookies were a fun and festive way to celebrate Halloween.


Jan debeer
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These cookies were the perfect addition to my Halloween party. They were a big hit with the kids and adults alike.


Rethabile JB Projects
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Hollis Morrissey
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These cookies were a total disaster! They were so dry and crumbly, they fell apart when I tried to eat them. I had to throw the whole batch away.


Alone. F
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These cookies were so cute and festive! Perfect for Halloween.


MD Arman Vaiy
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I was a little disappointed with these cookies. They were a bit dry and the flavor was just okay. I won't be making them again.


Isaac Akpan
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These cookies were a fun and easy Halloween treat. The kids loved them!


Mele Moala
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I love these cookies! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I've made them for Halloween parties, Christmas parties, and even just for fun. They're always a hit.


Gwokyalya Winnie
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These cookies turned out great! They were a little crumbly, but the flavor was amazing. I'll definitely be making these again.


Onisha Goldsmith
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These Candy Corn Conversation Cookies were a hit at my Halloween party! They were so easy to make and turned out so festive. I'll definitely be making these again next year.