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Food
Make a Cookie
Family for Dad’s Day
W
hat better way to spoil dad on Father’s Day than
with a dessert made just for him? A sweet treat is
a great way to say “thank you” to the most impor-
tant man in your life. And, since it’s his day, choose one that
reflects what he loves most of all – his family.
The celebration experts at Wilton have created a fun and
memorable recipe just for the occasion – Dad’s Perfect
Family Cookies. They’re sure to put a smile on Dad’s face.
Start with a basic buttery sugar cookie dough; roll and cut
with boy, girl, dog and cat cutters. When the cookies are
baked and cooled, it’s time to paint the family portrait.
Kids will love decorating cutouts in each family mem-
ber’s likeness – remember to decorate Dad using his
favorite colors. Use icing that makes it easy to outline and
color almost any design – to “dress” the cookies. Add per-
sonal touches with sparkling sugars, sprinkles, and other
candies for outfits, buttons and jewelry.
Use these amazing cookies as fun place cards, or serve as
dessert after Dad’s celebratory meal. Pour him a cold glass
of milk and let him relax and enjoy his special treat.
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cups all-purpose flour
teaspoon baking powder
teaspoon salt
cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
cups granulated sugar
egg
teaspoons vanilla extract
teaspoon almond extract
Large and small boy and girl cookie cutters
Dog and cat cookie cutters
Color Flow Icing Mix
cups (about 1 pound) sifted confectioners’ sugar
Assorted Icing Colors
Mega Sprinkles Tote
Assorted Colored Sugars
a. Preheat oven to 350°F.
b. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and
salt. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer
until light and fluffy. Add egg and extracts; mix well. Do
not chill dough; divide into 2 balls. On floured surface, roll
each ball into a circle approximately 12 inches diameter x
1/8 inch thick. Dip cookie cutter in flour before each use.
Bake same-sized cookies together on ungreased cookie
sheets 8 to 11 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned.
Cool completely.
c. Prepare Color Flow Icing with confectioners’ sugar,
following package instructions. You can also substitute
Cookie Icing if you prefer. Tint portions of icing a variety
of colors with icing color. Outline cookies and “clothing”
with full-strength icing; fill in with thinned icing. Immedi-
ately position sprinkles and sugars. Let set. Add hair, facial
features, shoes, clothing and other details using full-
strength icing. Let dry overnight.
Makes about 2-1/2 dozen cookies.
Page 8 The Portland Skanner June 13, 2012