Description
Mountain Baby Shower Cookies are adorable and delicious sugar cookies decorated with mountain-themed icing, perfect for celebrating a nature-inspired baby shower.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Royal icing in assorted colors (white, blue, grey, green)
- Decorating tools (piping bags, tips, toothpicks)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using), and beat until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut out mountain-themed shapes using cookie cutters and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges just begin to turn golden.
- Let cookies cool completely on wire racks.
- Prepare royal icing and color as desired for mountain scenes.
- Decorate cookies with royal icing using piping bags and allow icing to set completely before serving or packaging.
Notes
- Chill the dough to help cookies maintain their shape.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant icing without altering consistency.
- Let icing dry fully (4–6 hours) before stacking or packaging.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
