Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Black gel food coloring
- White royal icing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy, then add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, forming a smooth dough.
- Divide dough into two portions, color one with black gel food coloring.
- Shape dough into spindle forms, approximately 4 inches long and 1 inch wide.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Allow cooling.
- Decorate with black and white royal icing, creating gothic patterns and glossy finishes.
Notes
- Chill the dough for easier shaping.
- Use piping bags for detailed icing designs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Baking, Royal Icing Decoration
- Cuisine: Gothic Bakery
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
