SPRING GARDEN COOKIE PUZZLE

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Ready to roll out the cookie dough and create an edible masterpiece? Kids of all ages will love making this fun-to-paint, even-more-fun-to-eat cookie puzzle. Who said it's bad manners to play with your food? -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cookie puzzle.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Blanched almonds
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 5 tablespoons 2% milk
Assorted colored sugars and food coloring of your choice

Steps:

  • Let cookie dough stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften. In a large bowl, beat cookie dough and flour until blended. On a parchment paper-lined surface, roll dough into a 14x11-in. rectangle. With cookie cutters, cut out puzzle shapes. Slide a baking sheet under the parchment paper and dough. Chill 10 minutes., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. Remove shapes and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Place an almond on its side into the center of each shape for a handle. Bake shapes 7-10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. While still warm, recut shapes with the same cookie cutters to form neat edges. (If cookies cool too quickly, warm in oven to soften.) Remove to wire racks; cool completely., Bake large rectangular puzzle on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet 12-16 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Immediately recut the shapes inside the puzzle to form neat edges. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Frost puzzle and shapes with some of the frosting; decorate with sugars. Tint remaining frosting; pipe as desired. Place puzzle shapes inside puzzle.

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Budiraj Bje
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These cookies are an abomination.


Bless Gold
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I wish I could give these cookies zero stars.


abdulkarim ally
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These cookies are the worst cookies I have ever eaten.


Conny Melamu
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These cookies were so bad, I threw them away.


Abubakry Ajibade
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Praise Reiles
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These cookies are a waste of time and ingredients.


Bobbi Jo
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies turned out flat and hard.


Dennis Hughes
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These cookies were a disappointment. They were dry and tasteless.


benjamin mosioma
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I highly recommend these cookies!


Ramio BZ
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion.


Truia Meyer
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I would definitely make these cookies again.


Shuly Begum
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These cookies were delicious! The lemon glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Sk kobra Bay
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Overall, I thought these cookies were pretty good. They were easy to make and they tasted good, but they weren't anything special.


Gerda Pancerova
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These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my liking, but the flavor was good.


Felicia Holmes
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I had some trouble getting the glaze to set properly, but other than that, these cookies were great.


Rhianna kennedy
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Cira Francisco
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I love the way these cookies look! They're so festive and colorful.


Mint YT
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These cookies are perfect for spring. They're light and airy, and the lemon glaze gives them a refreshing flavor.


Jaish
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I made these cookies with my kids and we had a blast. They were so much fun to decorate, and they tasted even better than they looked.


BOLO2UND340 TV
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These cookies were a hit at my spring garden party! They were so easy to make and decorate, and they were absolutely delicious. I especially loved the lemon glaze.