Baby Shower Cookies
Delicious and beautifully decorated cookies perfect for celebrating a baby shower.
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- electric mixer
- Cookie cutters
- Baking sheets
- parchment paper
- Wire racks
- Plastic wrap
Ingredients
- 2.75 cups All-purpose flour Provides structure to the cookies.
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda Helps cookies rise.
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder Adds lightness to the cookies.
- 1 cup Unsalted butter Softened, for a rich flavor.
- 1.5 cups White sugar Sweetens the cookies.
- 1 large Egg Provides moisture and binds ingredients.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds flavor.
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract Enhances flavor.
- 3-4 tablespoons Milk Adjusts dough consistency.
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
Decorative icing
- Sprinkles Optional, for added decoration.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and white sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. If the dough is too crumbly, add milk one tablespoon at a time until it comes together.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
- Place the cut-out cookies on ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, decorate with icing and sprinkles as desired.
Notes
These cookies are perfect for any baby shower and can be customized with different flavors and decorations.