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
- Food coloring (black, gray, dark purple)
- Royal icing (for decorating)
- Edible black marker (optional for details)
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix until smooth.
- Divide dough, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough to about ¼ inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Use a clock-shaped cookie cutter or template to cut out shapes.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely.
- Prepare royal icing and tint with dark colors.
- Outline and decorate the clock faces with piping tips, adding clock hands, numbers, and Vecna’s eyes.
- Let the icing dry thoroughly before handling or stacking.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 week.
- Place parchment paper between stacked cookies to prevent sticking.
- Use fine-tipped decorating tools for detailed designs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Decorating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 20g)
- Calories: 110 Kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
