Description
These delightful cookies are perfect for celebrating college graduations, offering a sweet treat that captures the joy of achievement. Decorated in school colors and personalized with messages, they make every graduation event memorable.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup royal icing (for decorations)
- Food coloring (for icing)
- Sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, use royal icing to decorate the cookies in your school colors and add personal messages. Allow the icing to set before serving.
Notes
- Customize the decorations to match the specific school colors of the graduating class.
- For best results, make sure the butter is at room temperature before creaming with the sugars.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 15
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