14 1 Review Green maraschino cherries and chocolate chips create real eyes on a snickerdoodle cookie. 45 min Prep Time 1:20 Total Time 48 cookies Ingredients Sugar Mixture2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonCookie1 1/2 cups sugar1 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened2 large Land O Lakes® Eggs2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons cream of tartar1 teaspoon baking sodaFrosting1 1/2 cups powdered sugar1/3 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Fat Free Half & HalfDecorations24 green maraschino cherries*, drained, cut in half Chocolate chips or cinnamon candies Red decorator gel, if desired *Substitute green or red candied cherries. You may be able to find blue, yellow or orange maraschino cherries in jars in some supermarkets. Directions Heat oven to 400°F. Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon in bowl; set aside. Combine 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1 cup butter in bowl. Beat at medium speed until well mixed. Add all remaining cookie ingredients; beat at low speed until well mixed.Shape teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 7-9 minutes until or cookies are just beginning to brown. Cool completely.Combine powdered sugar, 1/3 cup butter and half & half in bowl. Beat at medium speed until well mixed. Place maraschino cherries onto paper towels; pat dry.Spread about 1 teaspoon frosting onto center of each cookie. Top with 1 cherry half, rounded-side up. Press 1 chocolate chip, bottom-side up, into cherry hole. Use decorator gel to make veins. Store in loosely covered containers. Recipe Tips Red decorator gel is available in tubes in the baking aisle of the supermarket. It takes longer to set than frosting, so allow decorated cookies to set about 30 minutes before storing. Nutrition Facts (1 cookie) Calories 120 Cholesterol 20mg Carbohydrates 17g Protein 1g Fat 5g Sodium 75mg Dietary Fiber 0g Your Name: Your Email: Your Friend's Email: Page Name:
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Recipe Comments and Reviews Sort by: Reviews General Comments View All » Rating Had a halloween cookie baking party today with my 4 and 6 yr old girls and their friends. We made these cookies and they were a huge hit. Recipe made alot and they were very tasty and when presented gave the wow factor! Posted October 18, 2009 by Cynthia Comment on this Recipe Rate this Recipe Leave a Comment I made this recipe and I would rate it: Please select a rating Please Enter Your Comment First Name Email Address Email address will not be published I am 14 years of age or older. Or Sign In » Learn More » Please note, all submissions are screened for content deemed appropriate by Land O'Lakes. Comments are published within 3 business days.