Description
Delicious buttercream cookies perfect for Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool completely.
- For frosting, beat together powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Decorate cookies with frosting and food coloring if desired.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use festive cookie cutters for fun shapes.
- Adjust milk for desired frosting consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: thanksgiving buttercream cookies, cookies, buttercream, thanksgiving dessert