Description
Delicious spring cookies decorated simply for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for decoration
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla to the butter mixture, then mix well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients.
- Roll dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Let cookies cool completely.
- Mix powdered sugar with water and food coloring for decoration.
- Decorate cookies as desired.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use different colors for festive occasions.
- Adjust sweetness by varying powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: spring cookies, decorated cookies, simple cookie recipe