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Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch salt
- gel food colors teal, aqua, lavender or pink
- mermaid sprinkles
- pearls
- shimmer dust
- tiny shells
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream 1 cup cold cubed butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in 1 large egg and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract.
- Add 3 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop 1/4-cup dough balls (or 1/3-cup for extra-large cookies). Slightly flatten the tops.
- Bake 9-11 minutes for 1/4-cup cookies, or 11-13 minutes for 1/3-cup cookies. Edges should look set while centers stay soft and pale.
- Cool completely on baking sheets before frosting.
Notes
Ensure the butter is cold for better texture in the cookies.
Feel free to mix and match the gel food colors for unique designs.
Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 61 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg