Taste of Home
Christmas Petits Fours
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling
YIELD: 70 petit fours.
The dainty petits fours are attractive and fun to make. If time is short, just frost and sprinkle with red and green sprinkles.—Linda Ault, Newberry, Indiana
Ingredients
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2 large eggs
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2 large egg yolks
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1 cup sugar
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 cup whole milk
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5 tablespoons butter, melted
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GLAZE:
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4 cups sugar
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2 cups water
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
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3 cups confectioners' sugar
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1 tube each red and green decorating frosting
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Holiday sprinkles
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, beat eggs and egg yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to egg mixture with milk and butter, beating well after each addition. (Batter will be thick).
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2.
Spread evenly into a greased and floured 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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3.
Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely. Cut a thin slice off each side of cake. Cut cake into 1-1/4-in. squares. Freeze cakes.
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4.
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water and cream of tartar. Bring to a boil, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 226°. Cool to 100°; beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth.
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5.
Keeping glaze warm, dip cake squares into glaze with a two-tine fork, allowing excess to drip off. Place on wire racks over waxed paper. Add hot water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if glaze becomes too thick. Let dry completely. Decorate with frosting and sprinkles.
Nutrition Facts
1 petit four: 115 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 31mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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