Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (green, blue, brown, black)
- Royal icing or colored icing for decorating
- Edible markers or gel pens for drawing
- Optional: sprinkles or edible glitter for extra magic
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugar until creamy. Use a stand mixer like the KitchenAid Classic Iconic Stand Mixer for smooth results.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, blending well.
- Gradually mix in the flour until the dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into portions and tint each with food coloring to match your map design—green for forests, blue for water, brown for land. Use fullstar Ultimate Veggie Prep Master for efficient prep.
- Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Use a large round or rectangle cookie cutter to shape your map cookies.
- Arrange on baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges. Let cookies cool completely before decorating.
- Use royal icing or colored icing to draw map details, such as rivers, islands, and landmarks. Edible markers can help create intricate features.
- Add touches like glitter or sprinkles for extra sparkle and flair. For an enchanted touch, add tiny pirate ships or fairy silhouettes for decoration.
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour for easier handling and better shaping.
- Decorate cookies once completely cooled to avoid smudging icing designs.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- You can prepare the cookies and decorate them a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Decorating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
