Magical Jelly-Filled Rhomboid Cookies 🌟🍪

Magic Carpet Cookies Recipe 🍪

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 60 cookies

Description:

These Magic Carpet Cookies have been a staple in my kitchen since my teenage years. They not only taste delightful but also look adorable when sliced into petite rhomboid shapes with a vibrant stripe of two different jellies nestled between them. To keep things healthier, I’ve switched to using all-fruit jelly, reducing the sugar content without compromising on flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
• 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or leave ungreased.

2. Cream Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla flavoring until light and fluffy.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

4. Blend In Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, blending until a smooth dough forms.

5. Prepare Dough: Reserve half of the dough. Roll out the remaining dough on a floured surface into two rectangles, each measuring approximately 12 inches by 6 inches.

6. Slice Dough: Cut each rectangle lengthwise into three strips. Carefully lift each strip onto the prepared baking sheets.

7. Prepare Cookie Press: Fill a cookie press with the reserved dough. Choose the smallest star design.

8. Press Dough: Press a long rope of dough down each side of each strip and one down the center, resembling the pattern of a magic carpet.

9. Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are lightly browned.

10. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets.

11. Fill Cookies: Once cooled, fill the spaces between the rows of cookies with different colored jellies or icing, adding a pop of color and flavor.

12. Slice and Serve: Finally, cut the cookies into 1-inch diagonal pieces and serve. These delightful Magic Carpet Cookies are sure to enchant everyone who tries them!

Enjoy these sweet treats with your favorite beverage or share them with friends and family for a magical snack time experience. Each bite is filled with nostalgia and deliciousness, making them perfect for any occasion!