Stuck for a mishloach manot or Purim seuda idea that will wow everyone you know? Do you live outside of Jerusalem and are looking to order a surprise Purim treat for your family and friends? Don’t already have a costume picked out and afraid you might get a little hungry during Megilla reading? Well, look no further! These mask cookies are so versatile and always a big hit. And now you can learn to make them yourself, using the simple and straightforward instructional video below.
Don’t want to spend the time yourself? No problem, we love time-consuming projects! Just give us a call and order as many cookies as you need and in whatever colours you like (don’t forget to order a few extra to nibble on or to hand out to surprise visitors) – 02 5639668. But don’t wait too long, orders must be in by the end of next week at the very latest.
Mask Template:
Sugar cookies:
3/4 C butter or margarine
1 1/4 C sugar
2 eggs
2 t vanilla
3 C flour
pinch of salt
Refrigerate the dough for at least half an hour so that the cookies will retain their shape while baking. Bake at 350 F/180 C for 15 minutes or until they’re a nice golden colour.
Royal Icing:
6 T meringue powder
1 t cream of tartar
190 g (just about 1 C) warm water
1 kg icing sugar/confectioner’s sugar
Mix meringue powder, cream of tartar and water with a whisk until foamy. Attach flat beater to the mixer. Beat, adding icing sugar gradually. When all the sugar has been added, continue mixing for another 5 minutes on low speed.
Always keep the icing covered with a damp cloth or store it in an air-tight container. Do not expose it to the air for a prolonged period. It dries quickly and rock hard and then you will not be able to spread it evenly.
This recipe makes a large amount of icing so feel free to halve it if you’re working on a smaller project.
If you run into problems, please be in touch (see below) with any questions. Happy to help!
(9722) 563-9668
