Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Royal icing or colored fondant (green, white, black)
- Food coloring (green and black)
- Royal icing supplies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until dough forms.
- Chill the dough: Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for easier rolling.
- Roll and cut: Roll the dough to ¼-inch thickness on a floured surface. Use a template or cookie cutter shaped like the Firefly logo to cut out cookies.
- Bake the cookies: Place on baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Decorate: Use royal icing or fondant to draw the Firefly symbol. Use green for the background and black for the logo, ensuring accurate details.
Notes
- Use detailed piping tips for sharp lines on the Firefly logo.
- Edible markers can be used for quick detailing and accents.
- Ensure the icing sets completely before handling or stacking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg