Saturday, July 28, 2007

Heavenly Angel

1 Oreo White Fudge Covered Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
2 individually wrapped Life Savers Candy Cane Candies, unwrapped
1 yellow Life Savers Roll Candy
2 tablespoons Royal Icing, (recipe follows)
Cut cookie with sharp knife into 3 pieces as shown in photo to form the body and wings. (The wings should be about 3/8-inch wide at the widest part and the body section should be about 1/2-inch wide at the narrowest part.)
Spread small amount of the Royal Icing onto one of the candy canes; top with remaining candy cane, with top curves facing in opposite directions, to form the head of the angel. Attach the yellow candy to the head for the halo.
Arrange cookie pieces on sheet of wax paper to resemble an angel (cookie pieces will not touch at this point). Attach wings to the body with icing, using a small star tip; fill in the space between the body and wings with more icing. Attach the head to the body with remaining icing. Let stand until icing is completely dry.
Makes 1 serving.

Royal Icing:

1/2 cup refrigerated pasteurized egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 (16-ounce) package powdered sugar (about 4 cups)
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in large bowl with electric mixer on high speed until blended.
Add powdered sugar gradually, beating on low speed until well blended after each addition. Beat on high speed 5 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
Makes about 2 1/2 cups icing.

Note:
Prepared icing must be kept covered at all times to prevent hardening.

Great Substitute:
Substitute ready-to-spread white frosting for the Royal Icing.

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