Save Classic, buttery round cookies with a sweet, festive icing drizzle—perfect for holiday gatherings or gifting.
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Ingredients
- Cookie Dough: 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar 1 large egg 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt
- Icing Drizzle: 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar 2–3 tbsp milk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Food coloring (optional)
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Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream:
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix wet ingredients:
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine:
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape cookies:
- Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Flatten:
- Gently flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass or your palm to form rounds.
- Bake:
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are just lightly golden Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make icing:
- In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle able Add food coloring if desired.
- Decorate:
- Drizzle icing over cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag Allow icing to set before serving.
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Save Common recipe questions
- → What gives these cookies their soft texture?
A combination of softened unsalted butter and baking powder creates a tender, soft dough.
- → How should the icing drizzle be prepared?
Mix powdered sugar with milk and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle-able; add food coloring if desired.
- → Can I add flavor variations to the dough?
Yes, adding lemon or orange zest introduces a citrus twist enhancing the flavor profile.
- → What is the best way to cool the cookies before icing?
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet briefly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before applying the icing.
- → How can I add extra holiday flair to these cookies?
Sprinkle festive decorations over the icing before it sets for a colorful, seasonal touch.
