# Ingredient list:
→ Sugar Cookies
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Buttercream Frosting
08 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 3 cups powdered sugar
10 - 2 tablespoons milk
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - Gel food coloring (teal, purple, pink, blue)
→ Decoration
13 - Edible shimmer dust or glitter
14 - Candy pearls or sprinkles
# Cooking steps:
01 - Set oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Incorporate egg and vanilla extract thoroughly.
04 - Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, mixing gently until a soft dough forms without overworking.
05 - On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to approximately 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into mermaid tail shapes using a cookie cutter.
06 - Arrange cookies on prepared sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges turn lightly golden. Transfer to cooling rack and allow to cool completely.
07 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until light and fluffy.
08 - Divide frosting evenly into 3 to 4 separate bowls. Incorporate gel food coloring into each to achieve desired shades.
09 - Using piping bags fitted with star or petal tips, pipe colored buttercream onto cooled cookies forming mermaid tail patterns.
10 - Dust decorated cookies with edible shimmer dust and adorn with candy pearls or sprinkles as preferred.
