Description
Learn how to create beautiful decorated wedding cookies that will impress your guests and add a special touch to your celebration.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Royal icing for decoration
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool completely before decorating with royal icing.
- Add food coloring to the icing if desired and create beautiful designs on the cookies.
Notes
- Make sure the cookies are completely cool before applying icing to prevent melting.
- Experiment with different shapes and colors for a unique look.
- Store decorated cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Decorated Wedding Cookies, Wedding Treats, Cookie Decorating