Thursday, December 29, 2005

Ladybug Cookies

From Taste of Home June/July 1998



1 cup vanilla frosting
1/2 cup vanilla chips
Red liquid or paste food coloring
1 package (12 ounces) chocolate and marshmallow cookies
12 large black gumdrops
3 strips black shoestring licorice, cut into 1-inch pieces

DIRECTIONS
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt frosting and vanilla chips; stir until smooth. Stir in food coloring. Spread over the rounded tops of cookies; place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. For head, insert two pieces of licorice into gumdrops for antennae. With a toothpick, attach a gumdrop onto the side of each cookie. Use a toothpick or knife to draw a line from the head down the center of each cookie. Insert six pieces of licorice into frosting of each ladybug for legs. Chop remaining licorice into small pieces; place on top for spots. Yield: 1 dozen.

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