🍁 Easy Thanksgiving Leaf Sugar Cookies (Kids Decorate!) – Creative Baking for Families

Ingredients

• • 2 ⅞ cups all-purpose flour
• • ⅞ tsp baking powder
• • ⅞ tsp salt
• • 1 ⅞ cup unsalted butter
• • ⅞ cup granulated sugar
• • 1 ⅞ large egg
• • 1 ⅞ tbsp milk
• • 1 ⅞ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light. Beat in egg, milk, and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients until dough forms.

2. 2

   Divide dough into two discs. Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness on parchment paper. Cut with leaf-shaped cutters and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.

3. 3

   Bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden. Let cool completely before decorating.

4. 4

   In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1 tbsp milk and 1/2 tsp vanilla. Divide into small bowls and add food coloring. Let kids pipe icing and add sprinkles.