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Easy Personalized Teacher Appreciation Cookies

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These easy personalized teacher appreciation cookies are quick to make, customizable with icing and lettering, and perfect for showing gratitude with a heartfelt treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened (room temperature)
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 3 tablespoons meringue powder
  • 5–6 tablespoons warm water
  • Gel food coloring in assorted colors
  • Vanilla or almond extract, optional (1 teaspoon)
  • Edible markers or food-safe pens for fine lettering
  • Sprinkles, edible glitter, or small candy pearls (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: sift together 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add egg and vanilla: beat in 1 large room temperature egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Combine wet and dry: gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture, mixing on low speed just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Chill dough: wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Roll and cut: roll dough to about ¼ inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Use alphabet or favorite shape cutters to cut cookies. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  8. Bake cookies: bake for 8-10 minutes until edges just start to turn golden. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks.
  9. Prepare royal icing: combine 3 cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons meringue powder, and 5 tablespoons warm water. Beat until stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes. Add gel food coloring as desired.
  10. Decorate: fill piping bags with colored icing. Write names, messages, or designs on cooled cookies. Use edible markers if preferred. Let dry completely before stacking or packaging.

Notes

Chill dough to prevent spreading and maintain cookie shape. Use meringue powder in icing to avoid cracking. Practice lettering on parchment before decorating cookies. Let icing dry completely before stacking. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free blend and adjust moisture. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and flax egg substitute.

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