Sugar Cookie Party Favors
Planning a party or special event and looking for a sweet and personalized touch to send your guests home with? Look no further than these delightful Sugar Cookie Party Favors! Not only are they delicious, but they also make for a thoughtful and charming gift that your friends and family will surely appreciate. Handmade with love, these sugar cookies can be customized with colorful icing and decorations to match the theme of your celebration. Let’s dive into the recipe and create these adorable and tasty treats together!
**Sugar Cookie Party Favors**
**Ingredients:**
– 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– Assorted icing colors
– Assorted sprinkles and edible decorations
**Instructions:**
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
5. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.
8. Place the cut-out cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once the cookies are completely cooled, it’s time to decorate! Prepare your icing colors and decorations.
12. Use the icing to outline and fill in the cookies, creating your desired designs. Add sprinkles and edible decorations while the icing is still wet.
13. Allow the icing to set and harden before packaging the cookies as party favors.
14. To package the cookies, you can place them in clear cellophane bags and tie them with colorful ribbons or twine. Add personalized tags or stickers for an extra special touch.
These Sugar Cookie Party Favors are not only a delightful treat for your guests to enjoy at the event but also a lovely way to show your appreciation for their presence. With their homemade charm and customizable decorations, these cookies are sure to bring smiles to everyone’s faces. Get creative with your designs and have fun baking these sweet party favors!