Puzzle Cake Food

COOKIE PUZZLES

Steps:

• Roll out sugar-cookie dough to 1/4 inch thick on floured parchment paper; trim into a rectangle. Slide onto a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F until golden, about 12 minutes. While the cookie is still warm, cut into quarters with a paring knife, then cut each quarter into puzzle pieces. Cool completely before separating. To decorate, mix 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar with 1 to 2 tablespoons water; brush on the cookies and sprinkle with colored sugar.

PUZZLE CAKE

Steps:

• To make filling, combine dates, coconut and nuts.
• Whip egg whites until stiff and add sugar and vanilla.
• Fold in date mixture.
• Mix together flour, sugar and butter until crumbly.
• Set aside one half of the crumb mixture.
• Spread remaining crumb mixture in an 8 X 12 inch pan and pat down.
• Bake in a 350*F oven for 10 minutes.
• Remove from oven and spread on filling.
• Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top.
• Bake for an additional 25 minutes.