Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Cream together the unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Add baking powder and all-purpose flour gradually until a soft dough forms. Adjust with flour if sticky.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Roll out the chilled dough to ¼ inch thickness and freeze for 15 minutes before cutting shapes.
- Place the cutouts on a lined baking sheet and freeze for another 20 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Mix icing ingredients, color as desired, and decorate cooled cookies with festive patterns.
Nutrition
Notes
Store iced cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Consider freezing un-iced cookies for longer storage.