Description
Learn how to decorate cookies beautifully for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Royal icing (for decorating)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface.
- Cut shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating.
Notes
- Use different food coloring for vibrant designs.
- Let royal icing dry completely before stacking cookies.
- Experiment with various decorating tools.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookie decorating, sugar cookies, royal icing