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Cross Sugar Cookies Recipe

Cross Sugar Cookies Recipe for a Festive Easter Treat

A delightful Cross Sugar Cookies Recipe perfect for Easter celebrations, promising soft, chewy goodness and vibrant edible flowers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 49 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour blend can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter At room temperature.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Can substitute with vanilla extract.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
For Rolling and Decorating
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar or All-Purpose Flour For dusting.
  • 16 oz Vanilla Frosting Can be melted for easy application.
  • 1 cup Edible Flowers For decoration.

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie cutters
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, almond extract, and pure vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture and mix well.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a crumbly dough forms.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a surface dusted with powdered sugar or all-purpose flour and roll to ¼ inch thick.
  7. Cut out shapes using a cross-shaped cookie cutter and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 7-9 minutes until set around the edges but not browned on top.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Decorate the cooled cookies with vanilla frosting and edible flowers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Decorated cookies for up to 4 days in the fridge. Un-decorated cookies can be frozen for 3 months.

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