Springtime Sugar Cookies
Minutes Prep Time: 15
Minutes Total Time: 85
Servings: 42
Difficulty: Intermediate
Minutes Prep Time: 15
Minutes Total Time: 85
Servings: 42
Difficulty: Intermediate
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Blue Bonnet®-stick, softened (1/2 cup = 1 stick)
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
Candied sugars or colored sprinkles or Royal Icing (see Cook's Tips), optional
Nutrition information
Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
---|---|---|
Calcium | 2 mg | 0 |
Carbohydrate | 9 g | 3% |
Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% |
Total Fat | 2 g | 3% |
Iron | 1% | |
Calories | 54 kcal | 3% |
Sodium | 55 mg | 2% |
Protein | 1 g | 1% |
Saturated Fat | 2% | |
Sugars | 5 g | 0 |
Vitamin C | 0 |
Combine flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl; set aside. Beat Blue Bonnet and 3/4 cup of the granulated sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add orange peel and vanilla; mix well. Blend in egg; beat 1 minute. Gradually add flour mixture, beating on low speed after each addition until well blended. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour, or until chilled.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray baking sheets with cooking spray; set aside. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness on lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes, using assorted 3-inch cookie cutters. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Place, 2 inches apart, on prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with candied sugars, if desired.
Bake 7 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Frost with Royal Icing, if desired. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
Royal Icing Recipe - 2 Tablespoons meringue powder, 1/4 cup warm water and 3 cups confectioners’ sugar.
Mix meringue powder and water until powder dissolves; add sugar.
Tint with food coloring to your desired color.
Refrigerate in air-tight container for up to 2 weeks
Springtime Sugar Cookies