This shortcut recipe has been a HUGE hit. The most celebrated item I have made to date. Since they are NOT homemade - I will share the tricks if only to cut down on the amount I have to make in the future.
ingredients:
2 packs of sugar cookie mix
2 eggs
2 sticks butter
cooking spray
red food coloring
2 cups all purpose flour
You will need two packs of sugar cookies.
Make 2 separate batches in two separate bowls
according to instructions on package
(needed 2 eggs and 2 sticks butter)
* margarine can be used but with everything - butter is better.
In ONE bowl add 3 tablespoons of red food coloring, mix
add 1 cup of flour to EACH bowl and mix each creating a ball of dough
Unroll each ball on a sheet of foil sprayed with cooking oil
Carefully remove the red dough from foil and place directly on the other
Roll towards the middle
Wrap tight with foil and chill for 1 hour
Slice and place on UN greased cookie sheet
Bake 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes
Let cookies cool before removing them from cookie sheet