Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red and white icing (gel or royal icing)
- Food coloring (blue, green, black)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually blend in dry ingredients until dough forms.
- Divide the dough and shape into hand forms, adding details with a knife or sculpting tools.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are golden. Let cool completely.
- Decorate with icing to create veins, nails, and skin details for a realistic hand appearance.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring to achieve vibrant blood-red icing effects.
- For best details, use piping bags with small tips for icing decoration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Baking, Decorating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
