Cut-Out Cookies in a Flower Pot

I received this recipe at a Cake and Candy store when I signed up for a class. We made fall leaves and put them in a clay pot - they looked great! For best flavor results use pure Mexican vanilla the creme de la creme of vanillas. You will need about 6 dozen dowels, cut to approximately 6 inches (with some longer and some shorter) for cookie sticks.

• Calories: 126 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 cups white sugar
• 7 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon butter flavored extract

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and flavorings and mix well. Stir flour, baking powder and salt together. Add to batter and mix well.

Step 2

Chill 3-4 hours or overnight before using.

Step 3

Roll cookies out approximately 1/4 inch thick and insert cookie sticks at least 1/3 to 1/2 way into cookie.

Step 4

Bake cookies at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes. This dough keeps well in a covered container in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks.

Step 5

Decorate as desired. Display 3-7 cookies in a 6 inch clay pot (depending on size of cookie). Weigh pot down with dried beans and cut a circle of Styrofoam to fit snugly into top. Add ribbons and enjoy.