Cross Stitch Cookies
Bring a touch of artistry to your baking with these stunning Cross Stitch Cookies—a delightful blend of creativity and flavor! Perfect for special occasions or as a unique edible gift, these buttery sugar cookies are transformed into edible works of art with vibrant icing and intricate cross-stitch patterns. The dough is simple to prepare, featuring classic vanilla and optional almond extract for a deliciously rich flavor. Once baked to golden perfection, the cookies are decorated using an easy-to-make royal icing, tinted in your favorite colors and piped into charming designs. Whether you opt for floral motifs, geometric patterns, or festive themes, these cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat. Serve them at parties, present them as handmade gifts, or enjoy them as a creative weekend project—these Cross Stitch Cookies are guaranteed to impress and delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons almond extract (optional)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- as desired food coloring
- optional piping bags and small round tips
Instructions
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and optional almond extract, mixing until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
Divide the dough into two portions, flatten slightly into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll out one portion of dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes as desired (round or square shapes work best for cross-stitch designs), and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.
Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to lightly brown. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the icing by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and light corn syrup in a medium bowl to reach a smooth consistency. Adjust with a bit more milk or powdered sugar if needed.
Divide the icing into separate bowls and tint with food coloring as desired for your cross-stitch palette.
Transfer each color of icing to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip.
Outline each cookie with a border of icing, then flood the interior with the same or a contrasting color. Allow to set for 15-20 minutes.
Using contrasting icing colors, pipe small X’s to mimic cross-stitch patterns onto the cookies. Get creative with floral, geometric, or festive designs!
Allow the icing to fully dry (1-2 hours) before serving or storing the cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 197.4 g | 253% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.4 g | 617% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 705 mg | 235% | |
| Sodium | 1163 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 458.7 g | 167% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 451.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 183 mg | 4% | |
*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.
