I think these just might be the prettiest cookies ever. I have had this recipe filed in my recipe box for almost 4 years…a mother of one of our first grade students made them for the Valentines party at school. I thought they were beautiful and begged her for the recipe. But this is the first time I have ever made them!
These cookies are fun to eat because of the two contrasting textures–soft, chewy cookie and hard, sweet candy. However, I wouldn’t give them to very young children because of the hard candy center.
5. Cut out the cookies with a large cookie cutter. Use a spatula to transfer the shapes to the baking sheet, leaving about an inch between the cookies. Remove the center of the cookies with a very small cookie cutter.
6. Place a Jolly Rancher (or other hard candy) in the center of each cookie and bake until the cookies start to turn a light brown around the edges and the candy is melted, about 8 to 10 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to waxed paper covered cooling racks to cool completely.
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| To use the suckers, I just tapped them gently with a meat tenderizer to break it (while still in the wrapper) and then opened the wrapper and poured into the hole. |
To prevent sticking, line your serving plate with waxed paper and place additional waxed paper between layers.
Aren’t they pretty? Enjoy!
Love this. This would be perfect for my daughters birthday this summer. We always do something w/ flowers and this would make a really cool center.
Beautiful! I love it!
These are really neat! I think we'll have to try these here at my house :)
How GORGEOUS! I love the swirly colors. Are the centers thin and "crunchable?" I have a three year old and she can't bit through a whole lollipop — but if they flatten and spread when baking these would be a nice treat.
And I'm totally on the same wavelength as you, Heather – I'm going to make these with my flower cutters too! I thought of that as soon as I saw the photo in my blog reader LOL!
Yes, the center is still hard and crunch, but it is "thinner", so that helps. My 3-year old can plow through one of these cookies in about 6 seconds flat!
you are SO GOOD.
Those are fantastic, even cute a cookie pops!
These are darling. What a fun and easy treat!!
How fun! I'm going to have to save this idea. Thanks for sharing!
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Adorable! I'm going to give these a try :)
These are so pretty! can't wait to try these!
Yummy and pretty! Love it.
What a great idea! Fantastic photos, too! Thanks so much for sharing this. I featured your post at the Living Montessori Now Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/LivingMontessoriNow
The cookies are so pretty! I love the effect of the candy in the middle.
I would love for you to link this recipe to my Virtual Valentine's Day Party.
http://www.jdaniel4smom.com/2011/02/welcome-virtual-valentines-day-party.html
Love these! I'll be making them this month for my 15 year old's birthday :)
They're beautiful! I know my girls would enjoy making these! I saw your post featured over at "One Pretty Thing" and am so glad I came by! Your newest follower, Jenn/Rook No. 17
Oh my goodness, those are so cute! I’m gonna try those when I need to bring something to a get-together and then wait for others to be impressed. And then give credit where credit is due =D. But let them be impressed first =)
These are so gorgeous! And I love that you give a “healthier” version to stave off some of the guilt! Thanks so much for sharing this…we are looking forward to getting a batch into the oven this weekend!
Yay for the yummyearth idea! We have dye allergies in our family. So I almost didn’t read your post now I’m so glad I did! These look like fun too!
Those are SUPER pretty!!! I pinned it to hoperfully try soon =-)
Beth
If you left the sticks on it would have a handle too.
Just stopping by to let you know that I’ve featured another great craft on Fun Family Crafts! You can see it here:
http://funfamilycrafts.com/stained-glass-valentine-cookies/
If you have other kid friendly crafts, I’d love it if you would submit them. :) If you would like to display a
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