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
- 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