Worm Cookies
WORM COOKIES
makes about 3 dozen cookies
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tube white decorative frosting gel (or red for a demonic worm)
1) Combine flour; sugar; cocoa and salt; ste aside. Combine butter and vanilla in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer at medium-low speed until fluffy. Gradually beat in flour mixture until well combined. Cover and chill dough at least 30 minutes before rolling.
2) Preheat oven to 350F. Form dough into 1 1/2 inch balls. Roll balls gently to form 5- 6- inch logs about 1/2 inch thick. Shape into waves to simulate worms 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
3) Bake 12 minutes or until set. Let stand on cookie sheets until cooled completely. Make eyes and stripes with white frosting.
makes about 3 dozen cookies
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tube white decorative frosting gel (or red for a demonic worm)
1) Combine flour; sugar; cocoa and salt; ste aside. Combine butter and vanilla in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer at medium-low speed until fluffy. Gradually beat in flour mixture until well combined. Cover and chill dough at least 30 minutes before rolling.
2) Preheat oven to 350F. Form dough into 1 1/2 inch balls. Roll balls gently to form 5- 6- inch logs about 1/2 inch thick. Shape into waves to simulate worms 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
3) Bake 12 minutes or until set. Let stand on cookie sheets until cooled completely. Make eyes and stripes with white frosting.