Puzzle Cookies

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This recipe was designed for halloween but would work for any holiday or event with a change of cookie cutters. I think that the kids will love this! This will make 6 assembled" cookies out of the purchased but you can always share the "pieces". The colors are optional to use as and if you desire."

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Steps

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In a medium bowl knead flour into sugar cookie dough.

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Divide dough into 6 portions.

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On an ungreased cookie sheet , roll each portion into a 5-inch square.

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Press a well-floured 3- to 4-inch halloween cookie cutter into the square.

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Carefully remove cookie cutter without removing dough.

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Using a table knife , cut outside portion of square into large puzzle pieces.

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In a small mixing bowl beat egg yolks and water.

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Divide mixture among 3 or 4 small bowls.

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In each bowl , add 2 to 3 drops of liquid food coloring or desired amount of paste food coloring in desired color.

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Mix well.

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Brush dough puzzle pieces with different colors of egg yolk mixture.

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Apply to cookie dough with small clean paintbrush.

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If mixture thickens while standing , stir in water , one drop at a time.

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Bake in a 350 degree f oven for 7 to 8 minutes or until bottoms of cookies just start to brown and centers are set.

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While still warm , carefully recut pieces with the knife.

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Trim edges as needed.

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Transfer cookie.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, refrigerated sugar cookie dough, egg yolks, water, food coloring