Puzzle Cookies
Get ready to unleash your creativity with these whimsical Puzzle Cookies! Perfect for baking with kids or as an eye-catching treat for any occasion, these buttery, soft sugar cookies come together effortlessly with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, vanilla, and a touch of milk for added richness. The real magic lies in the customization—add vibrant gel food coloring to create colorful dough, and use puzzle-shaped cutters for playful designs that fit together perfectly. With a quick chill in the fridge and just 10 minutes of bake time, these cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat. Serve them plain or decorate with icing to take your edible masterpieces to the next level. Ideal for parties, gifting, or just a delightful afternoon activity, these Puzzle Cookies are a must-try for anyone who loves combining baking and art!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 unit large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- as needed gel food coloring (optional)
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk to the butter mixture and continue mixing until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough feels too sticky, add a tablespoon of flour at a time until manageable.
If using food coloring, divide the dough into portions and knead in the desired colors until evenly combined. Roll each portion into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until firm.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Lightly dust a clean surface with powdered sugar. Roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Using puzzle-shaped cookie cutters (or any other fun shapes), cut out your cookies and transfer them carefully to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the cookies as-is or decorate with icing for an extra creative touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3367 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.3 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.5 g | 468% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 576 mg | 192% | |
| Sodium | 1742 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 465.3 g | 169% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 234.9 g | ||
| Protein | 39.8 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 492 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.
