Ingredients: SUGAR COOKIE DOUGH – 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened – 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar – 1/4 cup of granulated sugar – 1 large egg – 1 tsp vanilla – 1/8 tsp salt – 1/2 tsp baking powder – 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for rolling GLAZE INGREDIENTS – 1 lb powdered sugar – 1/4 cup corn syrup – 1/4 cup water – 1/2 tsp vanilla extract – Gel food colors
Cookie Recipe
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and airy. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix to combine. Into a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the sifted flour to the butter mixture mixing until a dough forms. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30-minutes to one week. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Cookie Recipe
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On a clean surface, sprinkle a light dusting of flour (1/4 cup) and place the dough on the surface. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out to 1/4″ thickness. Cut the dough into desired shapes and place onto the lined baking sheets at least 1″ apart. Add sprinkles if not icing. Bake for 8-10 minutes for softer cookies and 10-12 for crisp cookies. Allow the cookies to cool for 15 minutes before icing.
Sugar Cookie Glaze Instructions
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1. In a large bowl, mix together powdered sugar, corn syrup, water, and vanilla and mix until incorporated. 1. Pipe or spread onto cooled cookies in the desired design.s and add gel food coloring until the desired shade is reached. 1. Pipe or spread onto cooled cookies in desired design.