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Cute Mini Alphabet Sugar Cookies Recipe Easy Back to School Treats

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These mini alphabet sugar cookies are bite-sized, fun, and perfect for back-to-school lunchboxes. They feature crisp edges with soft centers and a subtle vanilla flavor, decorated with simple royal icing for a playful, personalized treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened (room temperature)
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk or dairy-free alternative like almond milk
  • 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 3 tablespoons meringue powder or 1 egg white
  • 5–6 tablespoons water (adjust until reaching a pipeable consistency)
  • Food coloring gels (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 ¾ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 1 ½ cups granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Add egg and vanilla: Beat in 1 large room-temperature egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until fully combined. Scrape down the bowl if needed.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture alternately with 2 tablespoons milk. Mix just until incorporated; do not overmix.
  5. Chill the dough: Shape dough into a disc, wrap tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  6. Preheat oven and prepare pans: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Roll and cut: On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thickness. Use alphabet cutters to cut mini letters, transferring them carefully to baking sheets about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.
  8. Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are just golden. Cookies will be soft when hot but firm up as they cool.
  9. Cool: Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely before decorating.
  10. Prepare royal icing: Mix powdered sugar, meringue powder (or egg white), and water until smooth and pipeable. Divide and tint with food gel colors if desired.
  11. Decorate: Use piping bags with small round tips to pipe letters onto cookies. Let icing dry completely (about 2 hours) before storing or packing.

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 1 hour to prevent spreading and make rolling easier. Do not overmix the dough once flour is added to keep cookies tender. Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking. Practice piping icing on parchment paper before decorating cookies. Store decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze undecorated cookies for up to 3 months.

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