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Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 can prepared frosting or homemade icing
- Nonpareils or other candy decorations
Instructions
- Cream together butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Whisk flour and salt in a separate bowl; blend into the creamed mixture.
- Wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours.
- Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thick and cut out cookie shapes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for approximately 10 minutes.
- Once cooled, frost the edges of cookies and decorate with nonpareils.
- Assemble the cookies by stacking the shapes with frosting in between.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier creaming.
Monitor baking time to maintain softness.
Consider adding flavorings for extra taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg