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
- Black royal icing or icing gel for details
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide dough in half, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough to ¼ inch thickness.
- Cut out stormtrooper shapes using a cookie cutter, place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
- Decorate with royal icing to create the iconic stormtrooper helmet details. Let set before serving.
Notes
- Chill dough for easier handling and cleaner cuts.
- Use piping bags for precise icing details.
- Decorate with edible black gel for sharp helmet lines.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Baking and decorating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
