Sugar Doves Recipes

Steps:

• In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 to 4 minutes).
• Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until combined.
• In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, salt baking soda and cream of tartar.
• Add the flour mixture and beat until you have a smooth dough.
• Cover dough and Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, roll dough into 1" balls.
• Roll each cookie dough ball in granulated sugare and place in a well greased mini muffin pan.
• Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are light brown.
• Remove pan from oven and immediately press an unwrapped Dove Chocolate Miniature in the center of the cookie being cautious not to push through the bottom of the cookie.
• Cool completely before removing the cookies from the pan. You may have to place the pan in the refrigerator for a few minutes to get the cookies cooled enough.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Combine the cookie mix with the cream cheese until crumbly. Mix in the eggs and flavoring until well combined. Add enough flour to make a firm dough that can be rolled out. Roll dough out on lightly floured board to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out snow flakes, doves, or other desired shapes.
• Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake for about 8 minutes.
• While the cookies are baking, make the icing by combining powdered sugar and meringue powder. Add 1 teaspoon of water at a time until it reaches desired consistency.
• Decorate cookies with royal icing. Allow to dry for 1 hour.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for 2-3 hours or until easy to handle. , On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut into desired shapes. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. , For icing, cream the butter and shortening in a bowl. Add vanilla and salt. Gradually add the sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add milk; beat until light and fluffy. Tint icing with desired colors of food coloring; decorate the cookies.