Description
Soft, cake-like vanilla cookies topped with a simple glaze and colorful nonpareils, a classic holiday treat.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Colored nonpareils for decorating
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Alternate adding the flour mixture and the 1/2 cup of milk, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, 1/4 cup milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Dip the top of each cooled cookie into the glaze, then immediately sprinkle with nonpareils.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.