The Best Candy Corn Cookies

Candy Corn Cookies

Indulgence takes a delightful turn as the confectionery world collides with baking creativity. This brings forth a treat that's both charming and delicious: candy corn cookies. These delightful confections capture the essence of fall with their vibrant tri-color palette that mirrors the iconic Halloween candy that has been a seasonal favorite for decades.

Candy Corn Cookies

Candy Corn Cookies

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Instructions

Cookies

  • In a mixing bowl, cream the butter with the sugar until it is smooth.
  • Add in all four eggs at one time and continue to mix.
  • Add the vanilla and continue mixing.
  • Sift the four, baking powder, and salt together.
  • Now, add the dry mixture to the wet mixture. Continue mixing to make sure all ingredients are thoroughly blended.
  • Make the dough into a ball, and wrap it in cling wrap completely covering the entire dough ball.
  • Put in the refrigerator for about 6 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Pull the cookie dough out of the refrigerator and let it sit out to soften up a bit.
  • Roll the dough out on the cutting board and using your cookie cutter begin to make your cookies.
  • Line the cookie sheet (aff) with parchment paper.
  • Using a metal spatula, move the cut cookie to the parchment-lined cookie sheet (aff).
  • Bake for 8 minutes.
  • Remove cookies from the cookie sheet and put on a wire rack to completely cool.

Royal Icing

  • Combine all ingredients (except the food coloring) in a mixing bowl, mixing on medium speed for 4 minutes.
  • Pull out four bowls and begin to divide the icing.
  • In Bowl #1, put in 4 TBSP of icing, add in several drops of black gel food coloring, and stir well until all of the color is blended. Divide the rest of the icing equally between three bowls.
  • In Bowl #2, add several drops of orange gel food coloring, stirring well until the color is blended.
  • In Bowl #3 (aff), add several drops of golden yellow gel food coloring, stirring well until the color is blended.
  • The last bowl of icing remains white.
  • Spoon each of the icings into individual frosting bags with a #5 tips.

Basic Directions For Icing

  • Outline the top third of the candy corn in white. Give the icing outline at least 30 seconds to dry.
  • Squeeze some of the remaining icing into a bowl, add 1 tsp of water, and mix well.
  • Use a butter knife to spread from the outlined part towards the center and fill in the top third of the candy corn with white icing. Allow to dry slightly.
  • Outline the center part of the candy corn with orange. Allow this to dry slightly before filling it in with orange icing. Allow to dry a little bit.
  • Outline the bottom third of the candy corn in golden yellow allowing it to dry slightly before filling this part in with more golden yellow icing.
  • Using black icing draw a mouth and two eye brows.
  • Place the candy eyes under the eye brows.
  • Allow 5-10 hours to dry.
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Every bite of these cookies serves as a reminder of the nostalgia that envelops candy corn. Whether gracing the tables of festive gatherings, offering a taste of autumn's warmth on a cozy evening, or given as heartwarming gifts to cherished friends and family, these cookies possess a unique ability to paint smiles on faces and etch enduring memories in hearts. They stand as a living testament to when time-honored traditions seamlessly intermingle with daring innovation.

Beckoning both seasoned bakers and kitchen novices alike, these cookies embody the spirit of culinary adventure. With every swirl of batter, you're invited to tread the line between tradition and inventiveness. As the seasons turn and the confectionery landscape evolves, let the saga of candy corn cookies inspire you to discover your own sweet equilibrium, where the past meets the present and where flavors intertwine to craft moments of pure delight.

These cookies remind us that even the most cherished traditions can find new life through innovative perspectives. So, take a cue from these delightful treats and infuse your culinary endeavors with a touch of magic.

Lisa Martin

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