HOMEMADE LADYBUG COOKIES
The spotlight shines on these confections every time Sharon Kotsovos serves them. "The sugar cookies themselves are so yummy," she attests from Coos Bay, Oregon. "But they're even better when I decorate them."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter, oil and sugars until light and fluffy. Add two eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cream of tartar and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle., On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 3-in. round cookie cuter dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. , In a small bowl, beat remaining eggs. Add red food coloring; mix well. Brush over cutouts. , Bake at 375° for 8 minutes. With a small new paintbrush and black food coloring, paint two lines, forming wings., Arrange four chocolate chips in a half circle on the top third of each cookie. Randomly place 16 chocolate chips on the lower part of the cookie for spots. Return to the oven for 1 minute or until chips are melted. Spread the four chips to form the head. , For eyes, position two white chips, pointed side down, over melted chocolate. Return to the oven for 1 minute or until slightly melted. Place one miniature chocolate chip in the center of each white chip. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Brooke Duke
[email protected]I would definitely make these cookies again. They were easy to make and they were a big hit with my family.
Zeeshan Mastoi
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still really cute.
Shosen Emam
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. I'm really happy with how they turned out.
Mohammed Azhar
[email protected]These cookies were a big hit at my daughter's ladybug-themed birthday party. They were so easy to make and decorate.
Nasir Hayat
[email protected]These ladybug cookies were a lot of fun to make. They were a little time-consuming, but they were definitely worth it.
Priscy Apedo
[email protected]These cookies were so cute and delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Baloch Jee121
[email protected]I made these cookies for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success! The kids loved them and they were gone in no time.
Darrell Weems
[email protected]These cookies were a little tricky to decorate, but they were worth the effort. They looked so adorable and tasted even better.
Jereth Bogman
[email protected]These ladybug cookies are so easy to make and they're so cute! I love that I can make them with my kids and they always turn out great.
Sheraz Butt
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so festive and fun, and they taste delicious too.
Javeed Ali
[email protected]These ladybug cookies were a hit with my kids! They were so easy to make and turned out so cute. We had a lot of fun decorating them together.