Daniel Davis
@danield
Colorful Cookie Lights
These delightful Colorful Cookie Lights are a fun and festive treat perfect for any celebration! Made with sugar cookie dough and topped with vibrant M&M'S® Brand MINIS® Chocolate Candies, they are sure to brighten up your dessert table. The addition of red licorice laces makes them easy to string together, creating a whimsical display that is as tasty as it is charming.
Details
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:5
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Recipe Information
- Prep time35 min.
- Cook time45 min.
- Total time80 min.
- Servings18
Ingredients
- 4 cups
- 1 (18 ounce) package
- 2/3 cup
- 1 (16 ounce) can
- 1 (14 ounce) package
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Colorful Cookie Lights.
Step 1
Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C), setting the stage for some delightful baking.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, take your chilled sugar cookie dough and knead in all-purpose flour until the mixture is smooth and well blended—this is where the magic begins! Next, sprinkle some flour on your countertop and roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick.
Step 3
Grab a Christmas light cookie cutter or use your hands to create fun light-shaped cookies that will brighten up your holiday season.
Step 4
With a gentle touch, transfer the cookies onto a baking sheet using a spatula.
Step 5
To make them perfect for hanging, take a drinking straw and carefully press a hole at the top of each cookie.
Step 6
Now it’s time to bake! Place the cookies in your preheated oven and let them bake for about 15 minutes, or until they turn a lovely light golden color.
Step 7
Once they’re done, move them to a wire rack to cool completely—this is the hardest part, but the aroma will keep you excited! While the cookies cool, let’s add a splash of color! Separate your M&M'S® Brand Chocolate Candies by color and set them aside.
Step 8
Once your cookies are cool to the touch, spread a generous layer of creamy vanilla frosting on top of each one.
Step 9
Now comes the fun part: decorate with a vibrant array of M&M'S® candies, arranging them in a solid color pattern for a festive touch.
Step 10
Give the frosting about 30 minutes to set, allowing your creations to dry and firm up.
Step 11
Finally, take some red licorice laces and thread them through the holes at the top of each cookie, connecting them to form a cheerful strand.
Step 12
These delightful cookies are not just a treat; they’re a festive decoration that will bring joy to your holiday celebrations! Enjoy your sweet creations and share them with loved ones for a truly merry experience.