Description
Simple decorated spring cookies that are fun and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 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 decoration
- Food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating with royal icing.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use different food coloring for various designs.
- Allow icing to dry completely before stacking cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: spring cookies decorated simple