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Mardi Gras Cookies

Delicious Easy Mardi Gras Cookies: A Sweet Celebration

These Easy Mardi Gras Cookies bring festive flavors inspired by King Cake into your kitchen, with a soft texture and delightful cinnamon surprise.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 15.25 oz Vanilla Cake Mix Acts as the base, making preparation a breeze.
  • 2 large Eggs Essential for binding and giving the cookies their structure.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Keeps the cookies soft and moist for that perfect chewy texture.
For the Cinnamon Filling
  • 1/4 cup Butter melted, adds moisture and richness to the filling.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar packed, provides a deep sweetness and caramel-like flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon Brings the signature taste that echoes a delicious cinnamon roll.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the glaze and gives it a smooth finish.
  • 2-4 tbsp Milk or Heavy Cream, adjusts consistency to make the glaze spreadable.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances the flavors, making the glaze even more delightful.
For Decorating
  • 1 cup Sanding Sugar green, purple, yellow, adds a festive crunch and gorgeous color.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula
  • Small bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Form into small mounds and freeze for 15 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil until a thick dough forms.
  4. Scoop out a ball of dough, flatten it, place a cinnamon filling mound inside, and wrap the dough around it.
  5. Place dough balls on baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but tops look soft.
  6. Prepare the glaze by mixing melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, adding milk for a smooth consistency.
  7. Frost the cooled cookies with glaze and sprinkle with sanding sugar immediately for a festive touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the filling for easier assembly. Avoid overbaking for the best texture. Cool completely before glazing.

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