Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups (340g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring gels in cosmic colors (blue, purple, silver)
- Edible glitter and pearl dust for galaxy effects
- Optional: edible metallic stars and spaceship fondant decorations
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until creamy and light. Add the egg and vanilla and blend well.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a smooth dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two portions, wrap each in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Use spaceship-shaped cookie cutters or freehand cut shapes to form your spacecrafts.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool completely on wire racks.
- Divide royal icing or melted white chocolate into bowls and tint with different food colors. Decorate cookies with swirling galaxy patterns, stars, and metallic accents using edible glitter and pearl dust. Attach fondant spaceship decorations for added detail if desired.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly for easier rolling and cutting.
- Decorate with edible glitter and metallic accents for a galaxy effect.
- Store decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
- Reheat briefly for a soft texture before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking, decorating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 3 inches)
- Calories: 150-180 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg