19 July, 2015
C4K Celebration Cookies
C4K Celebration Cookies
Makes: approximately 48 cookies (depending on size of cookie cutter)
Cookie Ingredients:
- 210g butter
- 150g caster sugar
- 50g icing sugar
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 400g plain flour
Icing Ingredients:
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups sifted icing sugar
Cookie Method:
- Using an electric mixer cream the butter and the caster sugar together, continue to mix until it turns to a creamy texture.
- Add in the icing sugar and the beat and turn the mixer on until well combined.
- At the lowest possible speed, add in the egg and mix well then gradually add in the flour until a dough is formed.
- Gather the dough up into a ball and wrap in glad wrap and chill in the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius and line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
- Place the dough onto a lightly floured bench and briefly knead until it because more flexible. Use a lightly floured rolling pin to roll out the dough to an even thickness.
- Use your chosen cookie cutters to cut as many as you can and use a cake spatula (or butter knife) to lay them on a glad bake lined cooking tray.
- Re-knead the remaining dough, roll and cut until all the dough is used.
- Place the entire tray uncovered in the fridge for 10 minutes and then bake for 6-10 minutes (depending on size and thickness) until slightly golden.
- Leave to cool on a wire rack completely before you decorate them
Icing Method:
- Lightly whisk the egg white and the lemon juice together in a bowl, gradually add icing sugar, whisking until smooth and combined.
- Colour the icing using the food colouring of your choice.
- Spread over the cookies and decorate however you like.
- Allow at least 1 hour for the icing to set before storing in an air tight container.
Recipe Notes:
- Store in an airtight container for a maximum of 2 weeks
- This recipe is not freezer friendly.
Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes. The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.