puzzle cookies
This recipe was designed for Halloween but would work for any holiday or event with a change of cookie cutters. The kids will LOVE this! This will make 6 "assembled" cookies out of the purchased but you can always share the "pieces". These are really fun to make with the kids and/or grandkids
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yield
6 cookies if using the purchased dough
prep time
25 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For puzzle cookies
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1/4 call-purpose flour
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18 ozroll refrigerated sugar cookie dough (or use your favorite sugar cookie recipe which is better and you'll get more cookies)
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2egg yolks
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2 tspwater
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food coloring
How To Make puzzle cookies
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1In a medium bowl knead flour into sugar cookie dough. Divide dough into 6 (or more) portions.
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2On an ungreased cookie sheet, roll each portion into a 5-inch square. Note: It's easier to use the counter or whatever you normally roll dough on.
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3Press a well-floured 3- to 4-inch Halloween cookie cutter into the square (use smaller cutters, if desired). Carefully remove cookie cutter without removing dough.
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4Using a table knife, cut outside portion of square into large puzzle pieces.
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5In a small mixing bowl beat egg yolks and water. Divide mixture among 3 or 4 small bowls.
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6In each bowl, add 2 to 3 drops of liquid food coloring or desired amount of paste food coloring in desired color; mix well.
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7Brush dough puzzle pieces with different colors of egg yolk mixture. Apply to cookie dough with small clean paintbrush. If mixture thickens while standing, stir in water, one drop at a time.
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8Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 7 to 8 minutes or until bottoms of cookies just start to brown and centers are set.
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9While still warm, carefully recut pieces with the knife. Trim edges as needed. Transfer cookies to a wire rack; cool completely.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
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