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Lily of the Valley Decorated Sugar Cookies

A delightful sugar cookie recipe adorned with enchanting lily of the valley decorations, perfect for springtime gatherings and special occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 135
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure and a gentle chew.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Essential for a nice rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Adds fluffiness.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Adds richness and flavor.
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar Sweetens the cookies.
  • 1 large egg Binds the ingredients.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds depth to flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract Provides nuttiness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness.
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk To adjust dough consistency as needed.
  • As needed none white and green royal icing For decoration.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined. Add milk to adjust dough consistency if needed.
  6. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and roll it to about 1/4 inch thick.
  7. Use cookie cutters to shape the dough into desired forms.
Baking
  1. Place the shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  2. Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before decorating.
Decoration
  1. Once cooled, decorate with white royal icing for the lily petals and green for the leaves. Allow icing to set before serving.

Notes

For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes if it's too sticky. Feel free to use colorful icing or add edible glitter for extra flair.