Patchwork Mitten Cookies

1h
Prep Time
8m
Cook Time
1h 8m
Ready In

Recipe: #33746

November 13, 2019

Categories: Desserts



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Original is 18 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (38.9 g)
  • Calories 129.4
  • Total Fat - 7.4 g
  • Saturated Fat - 4.2 g
  • Cholesterol - 66.4 mg
  • Sodium - 141.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 11 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 0.4 g
  • Sugars - 0.3 g
  • Protein - 4.5 g
  • Calcium - 63.4 mg
  • Iron - 0.4 mg
  • Vitamin C - 0 mg
  • Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl beat butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds.

Step 2

Add powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.

Step 3

Beat in egg and vanilla.

Step 4

Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour

Step 5

Divide dough into five equal portions; place each portion in an individual bowl.

Step 6

Add desired paste food coloring to four portions, stirring or kneading until dough is evenly colored.

Step 7

Wrap each portion in plastic wrap or waxed paper.

Step 8

Chill dough about 1 hour or until easy to handle.

Step 9

On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of the dough at a time until 1/8 inch thick.

Step 10

Cut into 1-inch-wide strips with a fluted pastry wheel; cut dough strips into squares, diamonds, and triangles.

Step 11

Overlap dough pieces in groups of about 10 on an ungreased cookie sheet until the group of pieces is slightly larger than a 3-inch mitten-shaped cookie cutter.

Step 12

With the floured mitten-shaped cutter, cut out dough.

Step 13

Bake in a 375 degrees F oven for 8 to 9 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are very lightly browned.

Step 14

Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool.

Tips


  • Paste food coloring

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