Description
Graduation Themed Sugar Cookies are a delightful way to celebrate your achievements with friends and family. These sweet treats, adorned with colorful icing, add a festive flair to any graduation party. Their buttery flavor and vibrant designs make them not only delicious but also visually stunning. This easy recipe invites bakers of all skill levels to create memorable cookies that will impress guests and evoke fond memories on your special day.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- 3 tbsp milk (for icing)
- Food coloring (as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate this mixture into the wet ingredients until a smooth dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour.
- Roll out chilled dough to about a quarter-inch thick on a floured surface. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes, placing them on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.
- For icing, mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth; color as desired. Decorate cooled cookies creatively.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg