Description
Delicious milk cookies decorated for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup royal icing for decoration
- Assorted food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla, then mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating.
- Prepare royal icing and color it as desired.
- Decorate cookies with icing and let them set.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use different shapes for festive occasions.
- Experiment with flavors by adding extracts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: milk cookies, decorated cookies, cookie recipe