Give Thanks Cookies for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving
is around the corner and I wanted to make some simple yet pretty cookies for
the holiday. I made Sugar Cookies and using a simple alphabet impression tool I
stamped “GIVE THANKS” on each cookie. To make them little more
special and even more delicious I coated back of the cookies with chocolate. I
hope you’ll give these a try.

Give
Thanks Sugar Cookies for Thanksgiving, using
Alphabet Impression Set

To make these cookies you need:

Pumpkin
Cookie Cutter
Sugar
Cookie Dough((don’t use baking powder in the recipe if using for this
project)
or you can also use delicious Linzer Cookie Dough
Small
Alphabet Cookie/Fondant Impression Set
Merkens Dark
Chocolate Candy Melts
butter
knife to spread the chocolate
Wax
paper

GIVE THANKS SUGAR COOKIES (you should get about
30+cookies, depending on the size of the cookie cutter you use, to get the full “give thanks” on the
cookies. Use 3 inch cutter)

3 cups (450grams) all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder ( in this project, omit the baking powder)

1/4 tsp kosher salt

2 sticks (1cup, 226grams)butter, unsalted, softened to room
temperature

1 cup (200grams)granulated sugar

1 large egg, room temperature

1tbl vanilla extract, vanilla bean past or almond extract

Flavor options: I also like to use lemon zest with combination
of vanilla extract or lemon extract, or orange zest.

Sift
together flour, add salt, set
aside.
In
a small dish whisk together egg and vanilla extract, set aside.
In
a mixing bowl cream together room temperature butter and sugar, about 5
minutes, scrape the bowl twice. Butter creamed with sugar
should be light and fluffy.
Gradually
add vanilla egg mixture, beating anywhere from 30 seconds to minute until
well mixed in.
Now
gradually in 3 additions add flour. Lower the speed of your mixer to low.
Scrape the bowl well after the last addition and beat just until flour is
combined.
Scrape
the cookie dough into a large bowl, and using your hands knead
the cookie dough for about 30 to 60 seconds, until dough comes
together.
Wrap
the dough in a plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight(8hours) or minimum
4hours.
Preheat
oven to 375F(190C)
Divide
cookie dough in half. Roll one half of the cookie dough into
about 1/4 inch thick, between 2 pieces of parchment paper using rolling
guides on each side of the dough.(1 painter’s stick on each side)
Cut
out as many cookies as you can. Place the cookies on a light colored
baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Using
the Alphabet Impression Set, thread “GIVE THANKS” into the track
and press it into each cookie.
Chill
the cut outs in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
Bake
for 9minutes, depending on the oven, you want the cookie to be crispy. If
they get little golden on the bottom it is fine.
Let
the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, transfer to cooling
rack and let cool completely.
Line
a tray with wax paper.
Melt
the Chocolate Candy Melts according to the directions on the packaging
Spread
some melted chocolate on the back
of the cookies, then place the cookie chocolate side down onto the wax
paper and gently press down. Repeat.
Let
chocolate harden for 10-15 minutes.
Then
peel off the cookies from the wax paper. You should have a very thin layer
of chocolate covering the bottom of the cookies.
Store
in the airtight container for up to 2 weeks, between pieces of wax paper
in a large airtight container, until ready to use.
You
can simple wrap couple of these in a clear bag and give one to each of
your guests at Thanksgiving Table

Watch me how I made these pretty cookies

HI, NICE TO MEET YOU!

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