Description
Deliciously whimsical cookies bursting with vanilla sweetness and playful designs, perfect for making cherished memories.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: colored sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and both extracts until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness.
- Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Decorate with glaze or icing, and add sprinkles if desired.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut oil for butter. For a gluten-free option, use almond flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, Valentine's Day, dessert, baking, family recipe