Description
A comprehensive guide to creating, baking, and decorating molded cookies with options for various dietary needs. Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or a creative baking session.
Ingredients
- Basic Dough: All-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, eggs, baking powder/soda.
- Flavorings: Vanilla extract, spices (cinnamon, nutmeg), citrus zest.
- Decorations: Royal icing, sprinkles, edible glitter, food coloring.
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, then gradually mix in dry ingredients.
- Shaping: Use hands, cookie molds, or cutters to shape the dough.
- Baking: Bake at 350°F (175°C) until edges are lightly golden.
- Decorating: Decorate cooled cookies with icing, paints, and embellishments.
- Storing: Store in airtight containers; freeze for long-term storage.
Notes
- Adjust dough consistency with flour or liquid as needed for easy molding.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before shaping for easier handling.
- Decorate after cookies have completely cooled to prevent icing from melting.
- Prep Time: 1 hour (includes dough chilling)
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Varied
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per cookie, approximate
- Calories: 80-120 kcal
- Sugar: 6-9 g
- Sodium: 80-120 mg
- Fat: 3.5-5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2-3 g
- Carbohydrates: 12-15 g
- Protein: 1-2 g