Santa's Stuffed Belly Cookies
"I have been seeing "surprise inside cookies" for a few years and really wanted to come up with my own version. After a little brainstorming, I came up with the idea of making Santa's belly cookies and filling them with miniature cookies. These are so much fun to give as gifts—just wrap in colored cellophane and tie with a festive ribbon. You can exchange the mini cookies for candy or anything you'd like; if desired, you can color the cookie dough red, too. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/2 cups butter, softened
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3 cups sugar
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4 large eggs
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1 teaspoon peppermint extract
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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5 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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ROYAL ICING:
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3-3/4 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar
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5 to 6 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)
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3 tablespoons meringue powder
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Red, white, black and gray food coloring
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Red and green milk chocolate M&M's
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