| Jack O Lantern Cookies
Orange Cookie Dough
1/2 cup of margarine (softened) 1 cup of sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon of orange extract 1 teaspoon of orange food coloring (optional) 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons of flour 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder 1/4 teaspoon of salt |
| Beat margarine and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg, extract and coloring. Add dry ingredients, stir vigorously. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
Chocolate Cookie Dough
1/2 cup of margarine (softened) 1 cup of sugar 1 egg 2 cups of flour 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder 4 tablespoons of cocoa 1/4 teaspoon of salt
Cream margarine and sugar. Beat in eggs. Add dry ingredients, stir vigorously. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut 3 inch circles of chocolate dough. Transfer to ungreased cookie sheet. Cut 3 inch cookies of orange dough. Use paring knife to cut eyes, nose and mouth. Lightly brush chocolate cookies with water. Press gently to adhere layers together. 350ºF. oven, 15-20 minutes. 3 dozen. Halloween 4 Kids |