GNOME COOKIES

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Everywhere we went on our trip through Copenhagen, these sprightly wee folk greeted us. I just had to create a cookie! -James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 large egg, room temperature
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
DECORATION:
2 cups red, green or blue candy coating disks
36 miniature marshmallows
1-1/2 cups white candy coating disks
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
36 Sixlets or other candies

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter, confectioners' sugar and extracts until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Divide dough into thirds. Shape each into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Place in a covered freezer container and freeze for 15 minutes or until easy to roll., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 portion of dough into a 10-in. circle. Cut into 12 wedges. Place wedges 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake until edges are lightly browned, 10-13 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough. , To decorate: Spoon melted colored candy coating over pointed end of cookies; add marshmallow to point for hat. Let stand until set. Spoon melted white candy coating over remaining portion of cookies and sprinkle with coconut. Place a Sixlet for the nose; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 13g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.