Autumn Leaf Cookies

Steps

• 1

  Heat oven to 350°F.
• 2

  Sprinkle flour over Pillsbury™ sugar cookie dough, knead until well combined.

  
• 3

  Split dough into three equal portions. Place a teaspoon of red, orange, or yellow food gel onto each portion. Knead until the dough is fully colored.

  
• 4

  Tear small pieces of the dough off, roll into balls, then place each ball into a checkerboard pattern, making sure the colors are all mixed up. Pat the colored dough balls together.

  
• 5

  Sprinkle turbinado or sparkling sugar over the dough, then use a wooden rolling pin to roll the dough to about 1/4 inch thick.

  
• 6

  With a sharp knife, cut dough into teardrop-shaped leaves. Press the knife gently into the center of the leaf to create a leaf impression. Transfer each cookie to a baking sheet.

  
• 7

  Bake for 8-10 minutes, or just until the center of each cookie has set.