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Peanut Butter Aliens
Yield: Makes 14 sandwich cookies
Ingredients:
1
package (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough

1/2
cup creamy peanut butter

1/3
cup all-purpose flour

1/4
cup powdered sugar

1/2
teaspoon vanilla

1
cup strawberry jam

Green decorating icing



Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 2 cookie sheets. Remove dough from wrapper; place in large bowl. Let dough stand at room temperature about 15 minutes.

2.
Add peanut butter, flour, powdered sugar and vanilla to dough; beat with electric mixer at medium speed until well blended. Divide dough in half; wrap 1 half in plastic wrap and refrigerate.

3.
Roll remaining dough to 1/4-inch thickness on lightly floured surface. Cut into 14 (3-inch) rounds; pinch 1 side of each circle to make tear drop shape. Place cutouts 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until firm and lightly browned. Cool on cookie sheets 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to wire rack; cool completely.

4.
Roll remaining dough to 1/4-inch thickness on lightly floured surface. Cut into 14 (3-inch) rounds; pinch 1 side of each circle to make tear drop shape. Place cutouts 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Using sharp knife or mini cookie cutter, cut 2 oblong holes for eyes. Make small slit or third hole for mouth, if desired. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until firm and lightly browned. Cool on cookie sheets 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to wire rack; cool completely.

5.
Spread green icing on cookies with faces; let stand 10 minutes or until set. Spread about 1 tablespoon jam on each uncut cookie. To assemble, cover each jam-topped cookie with green face cookie.





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