Christmas Ornament Cookies

Steps

• 1

  Heat oven to 350°F (180°C). Cut cookie dough lengthwise into 3 long slices. On work surface, separate slices with rounded sides down. Lightly brush all cut surfaces with beaten egg white.
• 2

  Sprinkle egg white area of 1 rounded slice with red sugar. Place middle slice on top; sprinkle with green sugar. Place remaining rounded slice, egg white side down, on top; press firmly and if necessary, reshape into roll. Wrap roll in plastic wrap; freeze 30 minutes.
• 3

  Cut roll into 24 slices; place 1-inch (2.5 cm) apart on ungreased baking sheets.
• 4

  Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
• 5

  Immediately press gumdrop half onto outer edge of each cookie to resemble ornament hanger; remove from baking sheets to cooling racks.