Edible Chinese Checkers

An entertaining combination two classics: Chinese Checkers + the most delicious shortbread cookie recipe ever = the perfect edible party game!

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Step 1: Ingredients and Supplies

The cookie recipe: this is a very old recipe that makes the most scrumptious cookies.

3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) of unsalted butter
1 cup confectioner's sugar
3 cups white flour
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
bag of candy-coated chocolate peanuts, such as Peanut M&M's. You'll need at least 10 pieces each of 6 different colors of candy, plus extras .....yeah, you'll definitely want to buy the big bag if you have 'helpers' in your kitchen.

Supplies:
pizza pan, at least 12" in diameter
round plate 11 3/4" to 12 1/4" in diameter (the one used in this instructable is 11 3/4")
sharp knife
wooden toothpick
measuring cup
1/2 tsp measuring spoon
wax paper
parchment paper
electric mixer
*printed Chinese checkers board template from Instructables: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Chinese-Checkers-Board/#step1 by pudtiny