SANTA HEART-SHAPED COOKIES

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Sometimes creativity and simplicity come together in the kitchen and result in an idea that makes you say, "Now why didn't I think of that before?" These super-cute and customizable Santa cookies started with an unbelievably easy twist: turning a heart-shaped cookie cutter upside down. With that simple move, the pointy end becomes Old St. Nick's hat and the lobes of the heart make a full and fluffy beard. And speaking of simplicity, these cookies are oh-so-easy to make since the two key ingredients are Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix and Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting. Where you go from there is up to you! Choose sprinkles, mini marshmallows, and candies of all kinds-and let the kids get in on the fun. Just be sure to have them ready to go by the time you hear footsteps up on the housetop. Leave them out with a glass of milk for a treat that'll make Santa smile.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 egg
Betty Crocker™ red gel food color
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
Decorations, as desired
Betty Crocker™ Candy Shop candy eyeballs, M&M's® Minis™ chocolate candies, semisweet chocolate chips, miniature marshmallows, flaked coconut, white candy sprinkles

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • In large bowl, stir cookie mix, flour, melted butter and egg until soft dough forms. On floured surface, roll dough 1/4-inch thick. Cut with floured 3-inch heart shaped cookie cutter. On ungreased cookie sheets, place cutouts 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • In small bowl, stir food color into 1/2 cup of frosting to create desired color. Place 1/3 cup untinted frosting into small resealable food storage plastic bag; partially seal bag. Cut off tiny bottom corner of bag; set aside.
  • Turn cookies so pointed ends are up. Working with one cookie at a time, spread 2 teaspoons of remaining untinted frosting on lower third of cookie for beard. Spread generous teaspoon red frosting on upper 1/3 of cookie for hat. Squeeze bag of frosting to pipe dots to attach eyes and nose. Pipe to finish hat, pom pom; decorate with additional decorations as desired. (Use photo as guide.)
  • Decorate each cookie before starting another so frosting does not set. Let stand until frosting is set, about 1 hour. Store in airtight container at room temperature with waxed paper between layers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 43 g, TransFat 0 g

Ariyen Yeamin
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These cookies are the perfect way to say 'I love you' on Valentine's Day.


Jamie Delgado
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I'm making these cookies for my Valentine's Day party this year. I know they'll be a hit.


Loop Xonar
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These cookies are so cute and delicious. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Md Eleus
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I love the red and white frosting on these cookies. It's so festive and perfect for Valentine's Day.


BD GAMER Riad
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These cookies are the perfect size for a Valentine's Day treat. They're not too big, but they're not too small either.


SUMMER ABBAS SULTAN
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I've never made heart-shaped cookies before, but these were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Ibrahim BHUYA
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These cookies are the perfect way to show your loved ones how much you care. They're delicious, festive, and sure to be a hit.


Tito Cenation
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I made these cookies with my kids and they had a blast. They loved helping me cut out the hearts and decorate them.


Gulshan Raza
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These cookies are delicious! The dough is soft and chewy, and the frosting is sweet and tangy.


Tribhuban Rai
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I love how easy these cookies are to make. They're perfect for a last-minute Valentine's Day treat.


Abella Danger
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These cookies are so cute and festive. They're perfect for any Valentine's Day celebration.


Wagle Dipak
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out great. They're a favorite of my family and friends.


Judith Egbunike
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These cookies are the perfect way to show your loved ones how much you care. They are delicious and festive, and they're sure to be a hit.


Mathew Cherotich
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to make festive cookies without a lot of fuss.


Logan “Cipher” Cipher
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out so cute! I used a heart-shaped cookie cutter and they were perfect. I will definitely be making them again.


Sajan Boss
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I made these cookies for my Valentine's Day party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time.


Md surjo Roy
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These cookies were delicious! The dough was easy to work with and the cookies held their shape perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


Let's Learn
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I love these cookies! They are so festive and perfect for Valentine's Day. I made them with my kids and they had a blast helping me.


Sk Billal
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and turned out so cute. I will definitely be making them again.