Description
A simple recipe for delicious decorated cookies perfect for Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- Decorations (sprinkles, icing, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Divide dough and add food coloring if desired.
- Roll out dough and cut into shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before decorating.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if too soft.
- Use cookie cutters for festive shapes.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: thanksgiving cookies, decorated cookies, holiday baking