Custom Decorated Cookies
Delightful sugar cookies that serve as a canvas for your creativity, perfect for both everyday enjoyment and festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 2.75 cups All-purpose flour Ensure the flour is fresh for best results.
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened Use softened butter for better texture.
- 1.5 cups White sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
Icing Ingredients
- 3-4 cups Confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons Meringue powder
- Water Add just enough to reach desired consistency.
- Food coloring, if desired
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until just combined.
Baking
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place them onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Flatten each ball gently with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on wire racks.
Icing
- In a large bowl, mix confectioners’ sugar and meringue powder, adjusting with water until reaching desired icing consistency.
- Divide icing into smaller bowls and tint with food coloring as desired.
- Once cookies are cool, decorate them with the icing.
Notes
Store decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months.