Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Cookies
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
- Stir in the softened butter, then add the sour cream, mayonnaise, and baking soda diluted in lemon juice; whisk gently until combined.
- Stir together the baking powder and flour, then add that to the wet mixture. Knead until the dough feels like soft playdough.
Baking Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the dough into heaping teaspoon-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15 minutes until set and just beginning to color.
- While still warm, carve out the bottom centers of each cookie to create a hollow for the filling.
Preparation of Cream Filling
- Beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Mix in the dulce de leche and apricot jam until well combined.
- Fold in the cool whip until the filling is light and fluffy, about a minute.
Assembling Cookies
- Fill each hollowed-out cookie and join two halves together to form a peach-shaped sandwich.
- Chill the filled cookies for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to handle for decorating.
Decorating Cookies
- Dilute 1/2 cup of milk with each dye color. Dip one cookie half into the orange dye and the other half into the red dye.
- Dredge each cookie in sugar to give them a sparkling, crystalized peel. For extra sparkle, dredge twice.
- Refrigerate before serving.
Notes
Use room-temperature butter and eggs for smooth dough. Chill filled cookies before dipping to prevent the filling from squeezing out.
