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World Smile Day Sugar Cookies

These cheerful sugar cookies, adorned with smiley faces, are perfect for sharing and spread joy with every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour Use fresh flour for the best texture.
  • 1 cup butter, softened Substitute with margarine for a lactose-free option.
  • 1 cup sugar Coconut sugar can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 each egg Consider a flaxseed egg for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Almond or oat-based extract can be used for variation.
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
Decoration
  • as needed yellow royal icing For cheerful decoration.
  • as needed black icing To create smiley faces.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Beat the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until a soft dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  3. Cut out circles using a cookie cutter and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake the cookies for 9 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden.
  5. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Decoration
  1. Once cooled, spread or pipe yellow royal icing onto the cookies and allow it to set.
  2. Pipe smiley faces on each cookie using the black icing.
Serving
  1. Share the cookies with family and friends to celebrate World Smile Day.
  2. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week.

Notes

These cookies are perfect for festive gatherings and can easily be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently for a delightful warm treat.