Description
Cute and buttery cookies resembling sunflowers, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened (Room temp, not melted)
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups All purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder (Just a little for lift)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (Yes, it matters)
- 1 teaspoon Almond extract (optional) (A tiny splash makes them bakery style)
Decorating Supplies
- 1 cup Yellow icing
- 1/2 cup Brown icing
- 1 small Black icing for detail
- 1 cup Sprinkles
- 1/2 cup Mini chocolate chips (For center decoration)
Instructions
Preparation
- Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy and pale.
- Add egg and vanilla, mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mix until a soft dough forms.
- Chill the dough for 30 to 60 minutes.
Baking
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into shapes.
- Place cookies on the baking sheet with space between them.
- Bake for 8 to 11 minutes until edges look set and barely golden.
- Let cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a rack.
Decorating
- Decorate cookies with icing or melted chocolate as desired.
- For icing, make a basic powdered sugar icing and color as needed.
Notes
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for 4-5 days. Freeze undecorated cookies for up to 2 months. Chill dough for better shape.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American