Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Royal icing (for decorating)
- Food coloring in pastel shades
- Edible glitter (optional, for extra sparkle)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients until a smooth dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter shaped like a bottle or round cutters to create cookies reminiscent of the iconic Eat Me label. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Decorate the cooled cookies with royal icing tinted with pastel food colors. Add edible glitter for extra magic. Use piping tips for detailed designs or create whimsical patterns as desired.
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour to ensure clean cuts and better texture.
- Decorate cookies when completely cooled for best icing application.
- Store decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- For longer storage, freeze the cookies and thaw before decorating or serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg