Description
Fondant decorated cookies are a delightful fusion of taste and artistry, perfect for any celebration. These visually stunning treats feature a crisp outer layer and a soft, chewy center, all beautifully adorned with colorful fondant. Whether for birthdays, weddings, or holidays, these cookies impress guests and create lasting memories. With simple steps, even novice bakers can create these edible masterpieces that look as good as they taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 lb fondant (pre-made or homemade)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and a pinch of salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms without overmixing.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to firm it up.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut shapes and place them on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Cool completely on wire racks.
- Roll out fondant to about an eighth-inch thickness, cut shapes slightly larger than the cookies, and gently place each piece on top of its cookie.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg