Sugar Dove Cookies
Delight in the charm of homemade Sugar Dove Cookies—delicate, buttery treats that are as beautiful as they are delicious. These melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies are infused with pure vanilla extract for a classic flavor and shaped into elegant dove silhouettes, making them perfect for holidays, weddings, or any special occasion. With a soft, tender crumb and the option to dust them with powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness and visual appeal, these cookies are as visually stunning as they are delectable. The simple dough comes together in minutes, and with easy rolling and cutting techniques, they’re a joy to make. Whether you’re serving them with coffee or packaging them as a heartfelt gift, these cookies are sure to impress. Bake up a batch and let their timeless beauty elevate your dessert platter!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until fully incorporated.
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 smooth dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Flour your work surface and rolling pin lightly. Roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Using a dove-shaped cookie cutter, cut out shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
Gather the remaining dough scraps, re-roll, and cut out additional shapes until all the dough is used.
Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges just begin to turn golden.
Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Once cooled, dust the cookies lightly with powdered sugar for a decorative touch.
Serve and enjoy! Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3107 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.3 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.1 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 434 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 684 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 507.4 g | 185% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 232.5 g | ||
| Protein | 44.3 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 101 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 483 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.
