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
For Icing and Decorations
- Royal icing (store-bought or homemade)
- Food coloring (beige, black, and grey)
- Hawk sigil edible topper (optional)
- Edible gold dust (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until dough forms.
- Divide dough, roll out to ¼-inch thickness on floured surface. Use a hawk sigil cutter or shape with a knife.
- Transfer cookies to baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely before decorating.
- Prepare royal icing, tint with food coloring. Pipe outlines and fill with black or grey. Add gold accents and edible toppers as desired.
Notes
- Ensure cookies are fully cooled before decorating to prevent smudging.
- Decorate with edible gold dust for a luxurious look.
- Use a sharp knife or template for freehand cutouts if a sigil cutter isn’t available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fantasy/Theme Cookies
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
