Flowers for the Teacher

Prep Time:20 Mins | Total Time:26 Mins | Makes:20

Enjoy a fun craft project and a treat with these charming flower cookies.

1 pouch (496 g) Betty Crocker* Sugar Cookie Mix (or Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix or Oatmeal Cookie Mix)

1/2 cup (125 mL) butter or margarine, melted

1/4 cup (50 mL) flour

1 egg

20 wooden sticks with rounded edges

Decorating gel (any colour)

Candy decorations (as desired)

Sliced almonds

Small planters pot

Floral foam

Green pipe cleaners

Mini-chocolate chips

Heat oven to 375°F (190°C) for shiny metal baking sheet or 350°F (180°C) for dark or non-stick baking sheet. Stir cookie mix, melted butter, flour and egg in medium bowl until soft dough forms.
Roll dough on floured surface until about 1/4-inch (1 cm) thick. Cut dough with 1 1/2-inch (3.5 cm) round cookie cutter. (Dip cutter in flour for easy cutting)
Place 2-inches (5 cm) apart on ungreased baking sheet. Carefully insert a wooden stick into bottom of each cookie.
Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute before removing from baking sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Decorate as desired using decorating gels, candy decorations and sliced almonds.

Sugar Cookie Mix

Variation: Make these cookies using 1 pkg (510 g) Pillsbury Ready To Bake!* Chocolate Chip Cookies or Chocolate Chunk & Chip Cookies. Place wooden sticks into side of dough round (no need to flatten) & follow bake times as printed on package.