Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (pink, yellow, blue, or your favorite shades for decorating)
- Decorative sugar or sprinkles to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Divide dough and tint with food coloring to match your vibrant 90s palette. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough to ¼ inch thickness. Cut into fun shapes or classic circles.
- Place cookies on baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool cookies on wire racks before decorating with vibrant icing, sprinkles, and edible glitter.
Notes
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes for easier rolling and shaping.
- You can prepare the dough ahead of time and refrigerate overnight.
- Decorate with royal icing or buttercream for vibrant, smooth finishes.
- Store decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 1 oz)
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg