Ingredients for Magic Carpet Cookies
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How to Make Magic Carpet Cookies
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Divide the dough in half. Set aside about ⅓ of one half for trim (approximately 1 cup).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out each half of the dough into a 12x8 inch rectangle.
- Cut each rectangle lengthwise into 3 equal strips.
- Carefully transfer the strips to a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between each strip.
- If using a cookie press, combine the reserved dough with 2 teaspoons of heavy cream if needed to reach a pipeable consistency. Use the smallest star tip to pipe long ropes along each side and down the center of each strip, pressing gently to seal.
- If you don't have a cookie press, roll the reserved dough into thin ropes and arrange them on the cookie strips.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Fill the rows of trim with your choice of filling: jam, icing, Nutella, or a combination.
- Once the filling has set, carefully cut the cookies into 1-inch diagonal pieces using a sharp knife.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
18g
Fat
14g
Carbs
3g
