Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring in yellow, blue, and white
- Royal icing or frosting for decorating
- Edible gold or silver dragees (optional for sparkly effects)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Divide the dough into two equal parts, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a floured surface, roll out one dough portion to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Use lightning bolt-shaped cookie cutters or freehand to cut out lightning shapes. For best results, you can use a template from online tutorials.
- Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are light golden brown. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- Store the Thunder Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Freeze the cookies in a sealed container for up to three months for longer storage.
- Decorate cookies once fully cooled to prevent smudging or melting of icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 20g)
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
