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Personalized Graduation Cookies
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Assorted food coloring
- Assorted sprinkles or edible decorations
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of softened butter and 3/4 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into as many portions as the number of graduates you are making cookies for. Add a different food coloring to each portion and mix until the desired color is achieved.
- Roll out each portion of dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, prepare the personalized icing for each graduate by mixing powdered sugar with a small amount of water to create a thick glaze. Divide the glaze into separate bowls and add food coloring to each bowl to match the colors of the cookies. Decorate the cookies with the personalized icing and assorted sprinkles or edible decorations.
- Allow the icing to set before serving and enjoy celebrating your graduates with these personalized cookies!
Graduation cookies with personalized icing have become a popular way to celebrate academic milestones. Originating in the United States, these cookies are often made by skilled bakers who take pride in creating unique designs for each graduate. The tradition of personalized icing allows for a personal touch, with names, graduation years, and school colors adorning each cookie. In recent years, this trend has spread to various regions, with bakeries and home bakers offering their own creative takes on these celebratory treats. Whether it's a classic sugar cookie or a flavorful buttery shortbread, the key is the attention to detail in the personalized icing, making each cookie a cherished memento of the special day. For the best version of these cookies, seek out bakeries known for their intricate icing work and attention to flavor.
40 min
24 cookies
150 per cookie calories
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