MARDI GRAS COOKIES
Soft Sweet Colorful Mardi Gras Cookies. Now what makes them a Mardi Gras Cookie you ask? Well, it’s the colors, That’s all. Purple, Gold, and Green. My aunt Suzy made these and called them Tea Cakes, only she didn’t add frosting. The frosting does add sweetness and supports the sanding sugars.
I did a little research and discovered the significance of the colors. It was 1872 when the colors for Mardi Gras were set to honor the visiting Russian Grand Duke Alexei. But in 1892 the meaning of the colors was established. Purple represents Justice, Green for Faith, and Gold for Power.
Indulge in the vibrant and festive spirit of Mardi Gras with these delectable Mardi Gras Cookies that are as colorful as the carnival itself! The combination of flavors is a celebration in your mouth, with hints of vanilla and almond perfectly complementing the sweet icing that ties it all together. These cookies are not just a treat for your taste buds, but also a feast for the eyes, making them the ideal addition to any Mardi Gras-themed gathering or a delightful gift for friends and family. So, don your most festive attire, crank up the jazz music, and let the good times roll with these Mardi Gras Cookies that are sure to bring joy and flavor to your Fat Tuesday festivities!
These little jewels are easy to make and so very good. Our Neighbors, tell us they were some of the best cookies they have had in a while. I’m inclined to agree with them.
So there you go! Fun Colorful Festive Mardi Gras Cookies. Give them a try soon and please let me know what you think.
MARDI GRAS COOKIES
Ingredients
FOR THE COOKIES
- 1 ½ c all purpose flour 213g
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ c unsalted butter
- ¾ c granulated sugar 148.5g
- 1 egg
- ½ c full fat sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
FOR THE FROSTING
- 8 oz full fat cream cheese softened to room temp
- 4 ½ c powdered sugar 510.75g
- 6 Tbsp heavy cream additional as needed.
- 2 Tbsp Vanilla Extract or Vanilla Bean Paste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Set aside.
- In a large bowl using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add the butter and add sugar. Cream butter & sugar on high speed until smooth and creamy, for about 2 minutes.
- Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Give it a quick mix again to ensure there are no remaining pockets of unmixed ingredients.
- Add egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until combined. If the mixture looks curdled, it’s fine. The moisture from the sour cream may not bind with the butter at first.
- Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl.
- With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients until combined. Stop mixing once all the flour is absorbed to avoid tough cookies. The dough/batter will be very thick, but creamy. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or silicon marts. Bake for about 15 minutes. Rotate pans halfway through for even baking.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3-4 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies are cooling, add all of the frosting ingredients into a large bowl or into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
- Beat all of the ingredients until the frosting is smooth and silky (it will still be very thick). Add more cream as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
- Decorate with sprinkles immediately after frosting each cookie (the icing may crust over quickly and the sprinkles won’t stick).
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Notes
Store finished cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Anytime you’re using cream cheese frosting, it should be refrigerated.
These cookies freeze well too. To freeze, line the finished cookies on a sheet tray (uncovered) and freeze for 2 hours. Then, place the cookies in a freezer zip-lock bag and seal well. They should last for up to 3 months frozen.
For more Marti Gras Sweets go to Pinterest.
For more of my Cookie Recipes follow this link: https://darlenestable.com/category/candy-cookies/
