Description
Create decorated cookies for spring using simple techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Food coloring, for decorating
Instructions
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough and cut into desired shapes.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool completely.
- Decorate with powdered sugar icing and food coloring.
Notes
- Use cookie cutters to create spring-themed shapes.
- Adjust food coloring to achieve desired shades.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg