CHRISTMAS PETITS FOURS

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The dainty petits fours are attractive and fun to make. If time is short, just frost and sprinkle with red and green sprinkles.-Linda Ault, Newberry, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 70 petit fours.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup whole milk
5 tablespoons butter, melted
GLAZE:
4 cups sugar
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tube each red and green decorating frosting
Holiday sprinkles

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs and egg yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to egg mixture with milk and butter, beating well after each addition. (Batter will be thick)., Spread evenly into a greased and floured 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely. Cut a thin slice off each side of cake. Cut cake into 1-1/4-in. squares. Freeze cakes. , In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water and cream of tartar. Bring to a boil, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 226°. Cool to 100°; beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. , Keeping glaze warm, dip cake squares into glaze with a two-tine fork, allowing excess to drip off. Place on wire racks over waxed paper. Add hot water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if glaze becomes too thick. Let dry completely. Decorate with frosting and sprinkles.

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