Description
Decorated Sugar Cookies are the perfect festive treat that combines delightful sweetness with artistic flair. These cookies, adorned with colorful icing, are not just delicious; they are a canvas for creativity that can elevate any celebration—from birthdays to holidays. Easy to make and customizable, they promise smiles and joy in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Roll out dough to ¼ inch thick on a floured surface. Cut into desired shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on wire racks before decorating.
- For icing, mix powdered sugar with water or milk until smooth; adjust consistency as needed.
- Decorate cooled cookies as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg