Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Royal icing for decoration
- Edible glitter or shimmer dust (optional for a magical effect)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two halves, wrap 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 snowflake-shaped cookie cutters to cut the cookies.
- Place the cutouts onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are just golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating with royal icing.
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour for best results and easier rolling.
- Decorate with royal icing or edible shimmer dust for a magical effect.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
