Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Optional: sprinkles or dried fruit for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about the size of a walnut, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them a couple of inches apart.
- Flatten each ball with your palm and sprinkle the tops with colorful sprinkles or bits of dried fruit, if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Freeze for longer storage, ensuring they are wrapped individually.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg