Description
Delicious cookies decorated to celebrate the New Year, perfect for parties or gifts.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Assorted food coloring
- Sprinkles and edible glitter for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture.
- Divide dough into portions and add food coloring to each.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on wire racks, then decorate with sprinkles and edible glitter.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- For a shiny finish, brush cookies with edible luster dust mixed with vodka.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: New Year cookies, decorated cookies, holiday baking, party desserts