Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 106kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Electric mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Rolling pin
- Cookie cutters
- Baking sheets
Ingredients
- 100 g sugar
- 250 g flour
- 1 piece egg
- 125 g softened butter
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- a pinch salt
- to taste spices (cinnamon, ginger, etc.)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and your choice of spices.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 5 mm (1/4 inch) thick and cut out desired shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For an extra flavor twist, consider adding a bit of orange zest or almond extract.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze them for up to 3 months.
Experiment with your favorite spices and consider adding nuts or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.5g | Protein: 1.3g | Fat: 5.2g | Saturated Fat: 3.2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 5.5g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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