HARVEST SCARECROW COOKIES

Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 9 to 10 minutes per batch Makes 3 dozen.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 package (17.5 ounces) sugar cookie mix • 1 teaspoon McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract • 1 container (16 ounces) vanilla frosting • 54 sugar wafer cookies • Shredded wheat cereal, broken up • Assorted decorations, such as candy-coated pieces and red string licorice
DIRECTIONS
1. Prepare cookie mix as directed on package, adding vanilla. Cut out rounds with 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter.
2. Bake and cool cookies as directed on package.
3. Frost cookies with vanilla frosting. For the scarecrow’s hat, break a sugar wafer cookie in half. Press wafer cookie half into the top of the frosted cookie. Place a whole wafer cookie below the cookie half. Press shredded wheat around sides of the face for straw hair. Use candy-coated pieces and string licorice to decorate the face.
Recipe & photo courtesy of McCormick & Co.
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