Watermelon Squares In Campari Recipes

WATERMELON SQUARES IN CAMPARI

Steps:

• Using a very sharp knife, slice the rind from the bottom of each watermelon half. The halves will now lay flat on a cutting board.
• Working from top to bottom, trim the rind from the watermelon flesh in 4 cuts, creating 2 large squares. Cut each square in half to make 4 smaller squares. Cut the squares vertically into thirds. Rotate counterclockwise and repeat the cut. Rotate once more counterclockwise and cut into thirds again.
• Place on dessert plates and serve each with 2 tablespoons of Campari, if desired.

MELON & CAMPARI COOLER

Steps:

• Be a clever cheat and save time and buy a tub of fresh ready prepared melon chunks. Mix the orange juice, Campari or cordial and mint in a bowl. Tip in the melon with any juice, and stir. Pile the lot into tumblers and top each with mint leaves. For frosted tumblers, run the outside of 4 tumblers under the cold tap. Scatter with caster sugar and put in the freezer until ready to serve, about 30 minutes.

WATERMELON COOKIE

Steps:

• Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a small mixing bowl.
• Beat butter and shortening with an electric mixer at medium speed until fluffy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Stir in egg, milk, and vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture to creamed mixture, mixing well. Add a small amount of red food coloring to color dough as desired, beating until blended. Shape dough into a ball; cover and chill at least 3 hours.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Divide dough in half; store one portion in refrigerator. Roll remaining portion to 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut dough with a 3-inch round cookie cutter; cut circle in half. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Press several chocolate mini chocolate chips in each cookie. Repeat with remaining dough.
• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes (do not brown). Cool on wire racks.
• Make frosting: Combine powdered sugar and water, mixing until smooth. Add a small amount of green food coloring, mixing until blended. Dip round edge of each cookie in green frosting, and place cookie on wax paper until frosting is firm.