Starry Night Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
Vanilla cookies with blue marbled icing and edible star sprinkles
# What You Need:
→ For the Sugar Cookies
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ For the Icing
08 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
09 - 2-3 tablespoons milk
10 - 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - Blue and black gel food coloring
13 - Edible gold or silver star sprinkles
# Preparation Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
03 - Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
05 - Divide dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
07 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc at a time to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out stars or rounds with cookie cutters.
08 - Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are just golden. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - In a bowl, mix powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, corn syrup, and vanilla until smooth. Add more milk if needed for a thick but pourable consistency.
10 - Divide icing into two bowls. Tint one bowl deep blue, the other black. Swirl the two colors together gently in a shallow dish.
11 - Dip cooled cookies face-down into the marbled icing. Immediately sprinkle with edible stars. Let set for at least 30 minutes.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The marbled icing creates a unique galaxy effect on every single cookie
- These bring a touch of magic to any gathering without requiring fancy decorating skills
02 -
- Warm dough will spread into thin sad puddles so keep it chilled until the moment it hits the oven
- The icing consistency determines everything too thin and it runs off too thick and it looks opaque instead of translucent
03 -
- Use star cutters of varying sizes to create depth on your serving platter
- Work quickly once you start dipping because the icing begins setting within minutes