Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ 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
- Royal icing in blue, orange, yellow, and white
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add egg and vanilla. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour mixture until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough to ¼ inch thickness and cut into starfish shapes with cookie cutter.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely.
- Decorate with colorful royal icing to resemble starfish with detailed accents. Let set before serving.
Notes
- Chill dough to prevent spreading during baking.
- Use piping tips for detailed icing designs.
- Color icing with food-safe gel colors for vivid shades.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Baking, Decorating
- Cuisine: Tropical, Polynesian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
