Snowday Cookie Mittens

The tradition of baking cookies during the winter season dates back to ancient times when people offered baked goods to the gods as a way to ensure a bountiful harvest in the coming year.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 62 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Snowday Cookie Mittens

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 2 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoon Milk
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 drop Food coloring

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and milk.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly with your fingers to create a mitten shape.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
7. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and enough milk to create a thick glaze.
9. Divide the glaze into separate bowls and add food coloring to each bowl to create different colors.
10. Decorate the cooled cookies with the glaze to resemble mittens.
11. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 23g8%

Sugars 13g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.