Edible Chinese Checkers

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

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

 

Comments

[steadle89]

This was amazing!

i made it for my mother and she loved it.

[bgartman]

Wow- yours turned out really well!
Thanks so much for sharing your photo and I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday

[sunshiine]

Super kewl! Thanks for sharing! Have a super day!
sunshiine

[Flintlock]

Yum! What a fun way to change up family game night!