Description
Decorated cookies with icing for festive occasions or everyday treats.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (for icing)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
- Roll dough, cut shapes, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool completely before icing.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk for icing, add color if desired.
- Decorate cookies and let icing set.
Notes
- Chill dough for easier handling.
- Use piping bags for detailed designs.
- Store in airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: iced cookies, decorated cookies, sugar cookies, homemade cookies