Edible Holiday Cookie Plate Recipes

EDIBLE COOKIE ORNAMENTS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the cookie dough: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar with an electric hand mixer on high speed for about 5 minutes, until fluffy and the sugar is mostly dissolved. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to beat evenly.
• Add the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla and mix well, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
• Add the salt, then sift in the flour, baking powder, and cream of tartar and fold with a rubber spatula to incorporate.
• Divide the dough into 2 portions and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to 3-4 days.
• When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350˚F (180°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Remove the dough from the fridge and let sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece out into a 10-inch (25 cm) round about ¼-inch (½ cm) thick, then trim the edges so you have an 8 x 10-inch (20 x 25 cm) square. Transfer the dough squares to the prepared baking sheets.
• Working with one dough square at a time, dip a holiday cookie cutter in flour and press into the dough. Repeat with the other 4 cookie cutter shapes, evenly spacing the cutouts. Remove the cookie cutters, then use a sharp paring knife to make cuts outside of each shape, forming a puzzle-like pattern from each corner.
• Using an icing tip, cut out an ornament hole from the top of each cookie shape and all of the puzzle pieces. Separate all of the shapes, spacing evenly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges just barely start to turn golden brown. Let cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.
• Decorate the cookies as desired then allow the icing to set completely. Thread a piece of twine through each ornament hole and tie to secure.
• Enjoy!

EDIBLE HOLIDAY COOKIE PLATE

Steps:

• Whisk the cookie mix and flour together in a medium bowl. Prepare the cookie dough according to the package directions for drop cookies. Divide the dough into 2 pieces and flatten into discs. Wrap each disc in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
• Position oven racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spray two 10-inch ovensafe rimmed plates with nonstick cooking spray and dust with flour; set aside.
• Put one dough disc on a 12-inch-long piece of parchment and use a rolling pin to roll it to fit one of the plates. Gently place the plate face-down on the dough and trim any excess dough. Slide your hand under the parchment and, with your other hand holding the plate, flip it so the dough is now on the plate. Center the dough on the plate and peel off the parchment. Working from the center of the plate, gently press the dough down with the bottom of a 1/4-cup metal measuring cup to push out any air below the dough. Repeat with the second piece of dough and plate.
• Place each plate on a baking sheet and bake until the cookie plates are slightly golden, about 12 minutes. Carefully remove from the oven and press the middle of the cookie plates again with the measuring cup to flatten. Place 1 peppermint candy in the center of each cookie plate and surround with 6 more candies. Use the remaining candies to line the circumference of the outer rim of the plates, placing them 1/4 inch inside the rim and leaving 1/8 inch between them so they can melt together.
• Place back in the oven, switching the positions of the baking sheets, and bake until the outer rims of the cookie plates are golden brown and the centers have just started to barely brown, about 4 minutes.
• Transfer to a cooling rack to cool 5 minutes. Run a paring knife between the outer rims of the plates and the cookie plates to help release the cookie plates while they cool. Cool completely at room temperature, about 2 1/2 hours. Carefully remove the cookie plates. Serve topped with your favorite holiday cookies.

EDIBLE COOKIE DOUGH

Steps:

• Microwave the flour in a small microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute. Remove and stir well. Microwave for an additional minute or until the temperature reaches 180 degrees F. Let cool.
• Add the flour, almond meal, salt and protein powder to a medium bowl and mix until combined. Cream the butter, sugar and vanilla in a separate bowl. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Add the chocolate chips, white chocolate, carob and sprinkles and mix until combined. The dough should be a little wet, unlike the usual cookie dough texture.
• Serve with apple slices and graham crackers for dipping. Or roll into balls and coat in additional rainbow sprinkles.