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Graduation Cookies for College: Easy Decorated Cookie Guide


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  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

Celebrate your graduate with these delicious and customizable Graduation Cookies for College! Perfect for parties and gifts, these treats let you personalize the celebration.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all purpose flourn1 teaspoon baking powdern1/2 teaspoon saltn1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softenedn1 1/2 cups granulated sugarn2 large eggsn1 teaspoon vanilla extractn4 cups powdered sugar, siftedn3 tablespoons meringue powdern6 tablespoons warm waternGel food coloring

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.nCream Butter and Sugar: Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.nAdd Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs, then stir in vanilla extract.nCombine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.nChill the Dough: Divide dough, flatten, wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.nRoll Out the Dough: Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness.nCut Out Cookies: Use graduation themed cookie cutters to cut out cookies.nBake the Cookies: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until edges are golden.nCool Completely: Let cookies cool on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.nMake the Royal Icing: Combine powdered sugar and meringue powder. Add warm water and mix on low speed.nAdjust Consistency: Beat on medium speed for 5 to 7 minutes, until stiff and glossy.nColor the Icing: Divide icing and add gel food coloring.nDecorate the Cookies: Transfer icing to piping bags and decorate cookies.nAdd Details: Add graduation years or school logos.nLet Icing Set: Allow decorated cookies to dry completely, preferably overnight.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg