Celestial Sugar Cookies
Elevate your dessert game with these whimsical and buttery Celestial Sugar Cookies, a dazzling treat that combines classic sugar cookie flavor with a magical, shimmering twist. Perfectly soft with a delicate crumb, these cookies are made with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour, ensuring ease and accessibility. The addition of edible glitter or colored sugar adds a mesmerizing sparkle, making them ideal for celebrations, festive occasions, or whenever you want a sweet treat that's truly out of this world. Ready in just under 30 minutes, these cookies are as effortless as they are enchanting, and their melt-in-your-mouth texture will have everyone reaching for more. Whether you’re baking for a party or indulging your inner stargazer, these celestial beauties are guaranteed to shine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 whole large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons edible glitter or colored sugar (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl and beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing.
If the dough is too soft to handle, cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Flatten each dough ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your fingers.
Sprinkle the tops with edible glitter or colored sugar for a celestial shimmer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden. Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3796 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 200.0 g | 256% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.6 g | 618% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 703 mg | 234% | |
| Sodium | 1740 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 463.5 g | 169% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 209.3 g | ||
| Protein | 42.4 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 123 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 477 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
