SUGAR COOKIE MITTEN COOKIES
These Sugar Cookie Mitten Cookies are soft, buttery, and perfectly festive. Decorated with icing or sprinkles, they’re ideal for holiday baking, gift-giving, or enjoying with a warm cup of cocoa during cozy winter days.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
For Decoration (Optional):
- Colored icing
- Sprinkles or nonpareils
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Make Dough: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix until combined. Gradually add dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Shape Cookies: Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness. Use mitten-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies. Place on prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Decorate (Optional): Decorate with icing and sprinkles before or after baking as desired.
- Bake: Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Dough can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Customizing the Flavor: Add a pinch of almond extract or roll in colored sugar for festive flair.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve at holiday parties, gift to friends, or enjoy with hot cocoa.
- Allergy-Friendly Options: Substitute butter with plant-based butter for a dairy-free version.
- Storage Tips: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week; refrigerate if decorated with icing.