Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: Royal icing, edible glitter for decoration
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing on low speed until just combined to form a smooth dough.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness and use a crown-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and bake cookies for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use high-quality butter for the best flavor.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to keep the cookies tender.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling for easier handling.
- Ensure cookies are uniformly sized and spaced on the baking sheet for even baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg