Description
Delightful flower-shaped sugar cookies decorated with colorful icing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a small bowl.
- Cream together the softened butter and white sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until you achieve a smooth dough.
- Shape the dough into balls and place them on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Flatten the dough balls with the bottom of a glass and add sprinkles if desired.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden but not dark.
- Prepare the icing by dissolving powdered sugar in milk until smooth, adding food coloring if desired.
- Frost the cooled cookies and add more sprinkles if you like.
- Let the icing set before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Chill dough if needed for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, baking, flower cookies, sugar cookies, dessert recipes