Toy Soldiers: A Delicious Treat for All Ages

Toy Soldiers are a delightful treat that will bring joy to both children and adults. These fun and festive edible figurines are made from a sweet and colorful dough, shaped like soldiers, and decorated with vibrant icing. Perfect for birthday parties, holidays, or just a fun afternoon activity, Toy Soldiers are guaranteed to be a hit. Get ready for a culinary adventure and create these whimsical treats in your own kitchen.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Food coloring (red, green, blue, and yellow)
• Icing sugar (for decoration)
• Edible markers (for decoration)

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
5. Divide the dough into four equal parts and place each part into a separate bowl.
6. Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl, using red, green, blue, and yellow for each bowl respectively. Mix until the colors are well incorporated.
7. Shape each colored dough into a log about 1 inch in diameter. Place the logs side by side and press them together gently to create a rainbow effect.
8. Wrap the log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
9. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
10. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and unwrap it. Slice the dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
11. Place the rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
12. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.
13. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
14. Once cooled, use icing sugar to decorate the cookies, creating toy soldier uniforms and facial features.
15. For additional details and precision, use edible markers to add finer details and accents.
16. Allow the icing and edible markers to set before serving.

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