Color Wheel Cookie Puzzle Recipe By Tasty

COLOR WHEEL COOKIE PUZZLE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Make the shortbread cookie dough according to the recipe instructions.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to ½-inch thick and cut out a 9-inch circle. Cut the circle into quarters, then cut the quarters into thirds for 12 triangular pieces. Gently transfer the pieces to the prepared baking sheet. Use the dough scraps to make smaller cookies, or roll into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and store in an airtight container for 2-4 weeks.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until light golden around the edges.
• Make the royal icing: In a large bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and meringue powder. Add the vanilla and water and whisk until smooth.
• Divide the icing evenly between 12 small bowls. Color each bowl of icing: 4 drops red for red, 1 drop red and 4 drops orange for red-orange, 4 drops orange for orange, 1 drop orange and 4 drops yellow for orange-yellow, 4 drops yellow for yellow, 2 drops yellow and 2 drops green for yellow-green, 4 drops green for green, 3 drops green and 1 drop blue for blue-green, 4 drops blue for blue, 3 drops blue and 3 drops deep-violet for blue-violet, 4 drops violet for violet, 4 drops deep-violet and 3 drops red for red-violet. Mix well until evenly colored. Immediately transfer the icing to piping bags or cover with plastic wrap and prevent a skin from forming.
• Decorate the puzzle pieces: Cut a small opening in the tip of a piping bag. Outline the outer edge of a cookie, then fill in the center, using a toothpick or cake tester to make sure the surface is fully covered and pop any air bubbles. Repeat with the remaining cookies and icings in rainbow color order. Let the icing set for at least 3-4 hours, up to overnight.
• Arrange the cookies as a color wheel, then serve.
• Enjoy!

COOKIE PUZZLES

Steps:

• Roll out sugar-cookie dough to 1/4 inch thick on floured parchment paper; trim into a rectangle. Slide onto a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F until golden, about 12 minutes. While the cookie is still warm, cut into quarters with a paring knife, then cut each quarter into puzzle pieces. Cool completely before separating. To decorate, mix 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar with 1 to 2 tablespoons water; brush on the cookies and sprinkle with colored sugar.

BASIC CHOCOLATE PINWHEEL COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Divide dough in half; add cocoa to one portion. Divide each portion in half. On a baking sheet, roll out each portion between waxed paper into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Remove waxed paper. Place one chocolate rectangle over a plain rectangle. Roll up tightly, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; wrap in plastic. Repeat with remaining dough. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. , Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

EDIBLE COOKIE DOUGH 4 WAYS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
• For the Base Dough, evenly spread flour out on a baking tray and bake for 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, butter, vanilla, milk, and salt until combined evenly.
• Refrigerate mix for 30 minutes.
• Separate dough into 4 sections
• For the Chocolate Chips, add one section of dough in a large bowl, mix in the chocolate chips and mini chocolate chips until combined.
• For the Cookies and Cream, crush sandwich cookies in plastic bag until evenly separated.
• Place crushed sandwich cookies into a large bowl, and add in one section of dough mixing until combined.
• For the Peanut Butter Chocolate, add chocolate candies, chocolate peanut butter cups, and peanut butter, into a large bowl with one section of dough and mix until combined.
• For the Triple Chocolate Chunk, add melted chocolate into a large bowl with the last section of dough and mix until evenly combined and consistent color.
• Add the chocolate chips and white chocolate chips, then mix until combined.
• Enjoy!

WAGON WHEEL COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Stir in walnuts if desired. Cover dough and chill for at least one hour.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll the dough into walnut sized balls. Roll the balls in confectioners' sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto the cookie sheet.
• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.