Pamela's Gum Drop Decorated Cookies

Use your favorite Pamela's Cookies from the box such as Pecan Shortbread, Chunky Chocolate Chip and Lemon Shortbread, or Pamela's Simplebites Mini Cookies, Biscotti or bake your own using Pamela's Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix. Then decorate with gum drop candies (such as Dots)*. To make your own unique candy shapes,try cutting the candies in half and create your designs. To do so, warm candies whole in microwave 10-15 seconds and roll between wax paper or parchment paper with rolling pin to flatten, then cut into shapes. If the paper sticks, cool in fridge for a few minutes before carefully pealing the paper. Keep in mind, (white) chocolate dipped cookies are not as fragile as the frosted. The Royal Frosting recipe (below) hardens to a protective cover, while the regular recipe stays soft and deliciously buttery.

For creating the Chocolate Dipped cookies take a look at Pamela's Dark & White Chocolate Holiday Cookies.

Cookie Decorating Frosting/Royal Icing

1 bag Pamela's Vanilla Frosting Mix
2 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tarter

Mix ingredients together, add food coloring*. Spread or pipe on cooled cookies. Add decorative sprinkles or candies if desired. Powder food coloring will net brighter colors.

* Consumers concerned about gluten should check that all candies, flavorings and additional ingredients added to recipes are gluten-free.

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