Gift Wrapped Cookies

These Gift Wrapped Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for special occasions and gifting. The colorful sprinkles add a festive touch, and the drizzled glaze gives them the appearance of beautifully wrapped presents.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
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• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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• 1/4 teaspoon salt
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• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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• 1 cup granulated sugar
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• 1 large egg
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• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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• 1/2 cup colorful sprinkles
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• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
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• 2 tablespoons milk
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• Food coloring optional
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Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt

In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms

Fold in the colorful sprinkles

Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a flattened rectangular block

Wrap each block in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour

After chilling, preheat the oven to 375F 190C

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Remove the plastic wrap from one dough block and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness

Using a cookie cutter, cut out desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet

Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

Repeat the rolling and cutting process with the second dough block

In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar and milk to make a glaze

Add food coloring to the glaze if desired

Once the cookies are completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over them in a criss-cross pattern to resemble a wrapped gift

Let the glaze set before serving or packaging the cookies