Shape and Bake Cookies
Transform your baking experience with these delightful Shape and Bake Cookies—perfect for any occasion! This versatile recipe features a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookie base that holds its shape beautifully, making it ideal for using your favorite themed cookie cutters. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a list of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, these cookies are as simple as they are delicious. The dough is easy to work with after a quick chill, ensuring crisp edges and a soft, tender bite every time. Whether you decorate them with icing, sprinkles, or enjoy them plain, these cookies are a go-to for holidays, parties, or an afternoon treat. Bake up a batch today and let your creativity shine!
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Ingredients
- 227 grams unsalted butter
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 350 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until fully combined.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough feels sticky, you can add a small amount of flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Step 6
Divide the dough into two portions and flatten each into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until firm.
Step 7
Once the dough is chilled, lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin. Roll out one dough portion to about 6mm (1/4 inch) thickness.
Step 8
Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2-3 cm (1 inch) of space between each cookie.
Step 9
Repeat with the second portion of dough, re-rolling scraps as needed.
Step 10
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to over-bake.
Step 11
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 12
Decorate the cookies as desired, or enjoy them plain!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (849.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3816.9 |
| Total Fat 205.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 116.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 722.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1777.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 470.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 201.9g | |
| Protein 44.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 123.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 512.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories