Christmas Cookies - Part 2 - The Model Clay Cookie

Christmas Cookies Part 2 - Model Clay Cookies

    I call thes model clay cookies because you can assemble them like you would clay beeds into logs and then slice them.  I know Pillsbury does this for you... but these are so much better.  I usuall make a double batch and then each batch is divided into to colors/ flavors.  Chocolate, Vanilla, Cherry, and Pistachio.  To make the Tree buttons I form a long triangle of green, attach a small roll of chcolate and then carefully wrap it in vanilla and roll.  Then slice and tadah!

Jonathan is making cherry candy canes,  two long wropes of red and white, twisted together and then cut to form candy canes.  I also made Christmas corn, spira ornaments and pistachio checkerboards.

Now, Get in the Kitchen and Cook Something!

Model Clay Cookies

Basic Dough Recipe

¾ c Butter

1 c Sugar

½ t Baking Powder

1 Egg

1 t Vanilla

2 c Flour

1. Cream together butter, sugar and baking powder

2. Add egg and mix 2 minutes

3. Add vanilla and stir in

4. Add flour until just combined

Color/Flavor Variations

Chocolate – Add 2 T Unsweetened Chocolate

Cherry - Add a few drops of cherry flavor and red food coloring

Pistachio – Add green food coloring and ¼ c Ground Pistachios

1. Form into desired shapes and patterns

2. Bake at 375º for 10 – 12 minutes