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
- Food coloring (red, blue, black)
- Edible markers or icing for decorating
- Optional: black sesame seeds or mini chocolate chips for added details
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough to about ¼-inch thickness. Use a large circle or handprint cookie cutter to shape the cookies.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
- Tint icings with food coloring in red, blue, and black. Decorate the cookies by piping or spreading the icing to mimic superhero themes.
- Add details like handprint outlines or superhero logos using edible markers or icing pens. Optional: add edible decorations for extra flair.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and avoid stacking directly on top of decorations.
- Decorated cookies can be frozen for up to 2 weeks for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking, Decorating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
