Alphabet Cookies

Vegetarian
Alphabet Cookies
240 min.
36
201kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of Alphabet Cookies, where creativity meets deliciousness! These charming cookies are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a birthday party, a school event, or simply looking to indulge in a fun baking project, these cookies are sure to impress both kids and adults alike.

With a soft and buttery texture, each cookie is a blank canvas waiting to be adorned with vibrant colors and whimsical designs. The process of rolling out the dough and cutting it into playful shapes is a wonderful way to engage with family and friends, creating lasting memories in the kitchen. Plus, the versatility of decorating with various food colorings and icing allows for endless customization, making each batch uniquely yours.

Not only are these cookies vegetarian-friendly, but they also offer a delightful balance of sweetness and flavor, with a hint of vanilla that elevates every bite. With a total preparation time of just 240 minutes, you can easily whip up a large batch to share with loved ones or to keep for yourself as a sweet treat throughout the week. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let’s embark on a colorful baking adventure that will leave everyone asking for more!

Ingredients

  • large eggs 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 36 servings purple gel food coloring 
  • 36 servings chocolate icing 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 0.8 cup butter unsalted softened
  • teaspoon vanilla 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • blender
  • plastic wrap
  • hand mixer
  • ziploc bags
  • wax paper
  • spatula
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. Whisk together flour and salt in a small bowl.
  2. Beat together butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes in a standing mixer (preferably fitted with paddle attachment) or 6 minutes with a handheld, then beat in egg and vanilla. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
  3. Form dough into 2 balls and flatten each into a 6-inch disk. Chill disks, wrapped in plastic wrap, until firm, at least 1 hour.
  4. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
  5. Roll out 1 piece of dough (keep remaining dough chilled) into an 81/2-inch round (1/4 inch thick) on a well-floured surface with a well-floured rolling pin. (If dough becomes too soft to roll out, rewrap in plastic and chill until firm.)
  6. Cut out as many cookies as possible from dough with cutters and transfer to 2 ungreased large baking sheets, arranging about 1 inch apart.
  7. Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, until edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes, then transfer with a metal spatula to racks to cool completely.
  8. Gather scraps and chill until dough is firm enough to reroll, 10 to 15 minutes. Make more cookies with remaining dough and scraps (reroll only once) in same manner on cooled baking sheets.
  9. For each color (you can make up to 7), transfer 1/4 cup icing to a separate small bowl and tint with food coloring. Snip off 1 corner of each plastic bag to create a 1/4-inch opening, then spoon each color icing into a bag, pressing out excess air. Twist each bag firmly just above icing, then decoratively pipe (or spread) colored icing onto cookies.
  10. Let icing dry completely (about 1 hour, depending on humidity) before storing cookies.
  11. *Wilton Paste Food Coloring available at wilton.com.
  12. **Available at some bakeware shops and Sweet Celebrations (800-328-6722).
  13. ·Dough can be chilled up to 3 days.·Cookies (with or without icing) can be made 1 week ahead and kept in an airtight container, layered between sheets of wax paper or parchment, at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories201kcal
Protein2.21%
Fat38.49%
Carbs59.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.22
Glycemic Load
15.88
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.1326087376346%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:200.89kcal
10.04%
Fat:8.6g
13.23%
Saturated Fat:3.32g
20.74%
Carbohydrates:29.81g
9.94%
Net Carbohydrates:29.58g
10.76%
Sugar:21.87g
24.3%
Cholesterol:15.33mg
5.11%
Sodium:102.69mg
4.46%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.1%
100%
Protein:1.11g
2.22%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.02%
Selenium:3.47µg
4.96%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.78%
Folate:18.92µg
4.73%
Vitamin K:4µg
3.81%
Vitamin E:0.56mg
3.72%
Manganese:0.06mg
3.02%
Vitamin B3:0.58mg
2.89%
Iron:0.48mg
2.64%
Vitamin A:125.68IU
2.51%
Phosphorus:18.31mg
1.83%
Source:Epicurious