Sugar Cookie Dreidels Recipe
Introduction
Celebrate the season with these delightful Sugar Cookie Dreidels, a festive treat perfect for gatherings and holiday fun. Crispy sugar cookies sandwich colorful M&M’s Minis, all topped with creamy vanilla frosting and charming blue icing decorations.
Ingredients
- 2 (16-oz.) logs sugar cookie dough
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 (7-oz.) tube white cookie icing
- 1 (7-oz.) tube blue cookie icing
- 1 (16-oz.) tub vanilla frosting
- 1 (10-oz.) bag M&M’s Minis
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, mix the sugar cookie dough and flour with your hands until combined. Divide the dough in half. Roll out each half on parchment paper to 1/4 inch thick. Using a dreidel cookie cutter, cut out cookies in multiples of three—two whole cookies and one with a hole in the center. To create the hole, use the back of a piping tip to cut out the center of every third cookie like a donut. Refrigerate the cut cookies for at least 1 hour.
- Step 2: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the cookies on a baking sheet until the edges are golden, about 9 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Step 3: To assemble each dreidel, outline the edge of a whole cookie with white cookie icing.
- Step 4: Place a cutout cookie with the hole on top of the iced edge. Fill the hole with M&M’s Minis.
- Step 5: Outline the edge of the filled cookie with white cookie icing and top it with another whole cookie. Transfer each assembled dreidel to a wire rack set over a baking sheet and let the icing set for 5 minutes. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
- Step 6: Heat the vanilla frosting in a liquid measuring cup in the microwave for about 30 seconds until melted. Pour the frosting over the assembled dreidels, allowing it to spill over the sides to cover them completely.
- Step 7: Let the frosting harden for 1 hour, then decorate each dreidel with blue icing for a festive touch.
Tips & Variations
- For easier cutting, chill the cookie dough until cold but pliable before rolling out.
- Substitute M&M’s Minis with small candies like chocolate chips or mini gumdrops if preferred.
- Try using different colored frostings or icings to match your holiday theme.
Storage
Store the assembled dreidels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To keep frosting firm, avoid humid places. If refrigerated, allow cookies to come to room temperature before serving. Reheating is not necessary.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I make these sugar cookie dreidels ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare and bake the cookies a day in advance and assemble the dreidels the day of serving to keep them fresh and the frosting intact.
What if I don’t have a dreidel cookie cutter?
If a dreidel-shaped cookie cutter isn’t available, a square or diamond-shaped cutter works well as a substitute to represent a dreidel.
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Sugar Cookie Dreidels Recipe
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 6–9 dreidels (18–27 cookies total) 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Celebrate the holiday season with these whimsical Sugar Cookie Dreidels! Crafted from tender sugar cookie dough and hand-cut into dreidel shapes, these festive treats are layered and filled with colorful M&M’s Minis. Finished with a glossy vanilla frosting glaze and decorative blue and white icing, they make a perfect dessert centerpiece for Hanukkah celebrations or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 2 (16-oz.) logs sugar cookie dough
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Fillings and Decorations
- 1 (7-oz.) tube white cookie icing
- 1 (7-oz.) tube blue cookie icing
- 1 (16-oz.) tub vanilla frosting
- 1 (10-oz.) bag M&M’s Minis
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix the sugar cookie dough and all-purpose flour thoroughly using your hands until combined evenly. Divide the dough into two equal halves.
- Roll and Cut Cookies: Roll each half of the dough out on parchment paper to approximately 1/4 inch thickness. Using a dreidel-shaped cookie cutter, cut out cookies in multiples of three (6, 9, 12, etc.). Every third cookie should have its center cut out using the back of a piping tip, creating a donut-like hole to hold the filling. Refrigerate the cut cookies for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Bake Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the chilled cookies on a baking sheet until the edges turn golden, about 9 minutes. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely.
- Assemble Dreidels: Outline the edge of a whole cookie with white cookie icing for adhesion. Place a cookie with the cutout hole on top, and fill the hole with M&M’s Minis candies.
- Layer and Set: Outline the filled cookie’s edge with more white icing, then top with another whole cookie to sandwich the M&M’s inside. Set the assembled dreidels on a wire rack over a baking sheet, allowing the icing to set for 5 minutes.
- Glaze with Frosting: Warm the vanilla frosting by transferring it to a liquid measuring cup and microwaving for about 30 seconds until melted and pourable. Pour the melted frosting over the assembled dreidels, letting it drip over the edges to coat them completely.
- Decorate and Harden: Allow the frosting glaze to harden for 1 hour at room temperature. Finish by decorating the dreidels with blue cookie icing to add festive details.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the dough is well chilled before baking to maintain the cookie shape.
- The frosting glaze adds a beautiful shine and helps keep the dreidels together, but can be skipped if a simpler look is desired.
- Use parchment paper on baking sheets to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Store assembled dreidels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to substitute M&M’s Minis with other small candies or chocolates for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish/American
Keywords: Hanukkah, dreidel cookies, sugar cookies, holiday dessert, festive treats, M&M’s cookies, cookie decorating
