Ingredients
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- 8 ounces very soft butter (2 sticks)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup corn starch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 4 tablespoons half and half (or milk)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare baking pans by lining with parchment paper.
- Mix soft butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add flour, corn starch, and salt; mix until incorporated.
- Knead dough into a smooth ball and roll out to ⅜-inch thickness.
- Cut dough into egg shapes and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and bake cookies for 12-14 minutes.
- Let cookies cool and prepare glaze with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
- Dip cookies in glaze and allow to dry.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for best mixing.
Chilling the cookie cutouts is essential for maintaining shape.
Use high-quality vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg