Decorating wedding cookies can be a beautiful and creative process.
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Direction
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions, shape each portion into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating.
How To Decorate
- Royal Icing: Use royal icing to create intricate designs, monograms, or delicate details.
- Fondant: Roll out fondant and use cookie cutters to create shapes to place on top of the cookies.
- Edible Pearls or Dragees: Add a touch of elegance with edible pearls or dragees by gently pressing them onto the icing.
- Piping: Use piping bags with small tips to pipe patterns, borders, or writing onto the cookies.
You can different designs, colors, and textures to create personalized and stunning wedding cookies.