Ingredients
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- 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
- Colorful sprinkles for decoration
- Your choice of icing for detailing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually pour in the flour mixture while stirring until a dough forms. Mix in colorful sprinkles.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into sweater shapes. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire rack and decorate with icing.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Freeze extras for up to three months, layered with parchment paper.
- For a gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- Make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 3 days before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg