It's a family affair when everyone gathers to bake and decorate these playful treats.
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Cookie
1 12 cups sugar
1 cup Land O Lakes® Margarine
2 34 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
12 teaspoon salt
Topping
3 tablespoons sugar
1 12 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Decoration
Black or red licorice laces, cut into 1-inch pieces
Small gumdrops
Frosting
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Food color
STEP 1
Heat oven to 400°F.
STEP 2
Combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 cup margarine and eggs in bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Add all remaining cookie ingredients; beat at low speed until well mixed.
STEP 3
Stir together 3 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon in bowl; set aside.
STEP 4
Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1 1/4-inch balls; roll in sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set.
STEP 5
Insert 3 licorice pieces into each side of cookie for legs, while cookies are hot. Cool completely.
STEP 6
Combine powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons margarine and vanilla in bowl. Beat at medium speed, gradually adding enough milk for desired spreading consistency. Tint with food color, if desired.
STEP 7
Frost cookies. Place gumdrop onto cookie to form head. Cut additional 1/8-inch pieces of licorice and place onto frosting for spots.
Baking with margarine produces moist cakes and chewy cookies. For consistent high quality results, remember to use margarine (80% fat), not a spread product.
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