Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for decoration
- Red and pink sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Let cookies cool and decorate with powdered sugar and sprinkles.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For a softer cookie, reduce baking time slightly.
- You can use different shapes for cookies with cookie cutters.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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