Description
Easy-to-make decorated cookies perfect for Thanksgiving. These cookies are simple to prepare and fun to decorate with festive designs.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Decorating icing (for finishing)
- Sprinkles (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, place on baking sheets, and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
- Decorate with icing and sprinkles as desired.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if it’s too sticky.
- Use cookie cutters for festive shapes.
- Let icing dry completely before storing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: thanksgiving cookies, easy decorated cookies, holiday baking