Ingredients
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- 2 ½ 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 (colors: pink, blue, yellow, purple, green)
- Food coloring gels
- Sugar sprinkles and edible glitter
- Colored fondant (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined. Form into a dough, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Use fun cookie cutters representing tea cups, hats, hearts, and other Mad Hatter motifs.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cookies cool completely on wire racks.
- Prepare royal icing in different colors, adding food coloring gels for vibrant shades.
- Use piping bags fitted with small tips to decorate each cookie with whimsical patterns, faces, or motifs inspired by Alice in Wonderland.
- Allow the decorated cookies to dry before storing or serving.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is well chilled before rolling for cleaner cuts.
- Decorate with vibrant royal icing colors for a whimsical look.
- Let decorated cookies dry completely for best presentation and shelf life.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking and decorating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg