Description
Festive sugar cookie mitten cookies bring winter cheer to holiday gatherings. Nordic-inspired designs and delicate icing create a charming dessert you’ll adore serving to friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 ¾ cups (350 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- 3 cups (375 g) powdered sugar
- 2 large egg whites or 4 tbsps meringue powder + 4 tbsps water
- ½ tsp vanilla or almond extract
- Food coloring (red, white, and festive colors)
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then blend in egg and vanilla extracts thoroughly.
- Dough Formation: Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture, forming a cohesive dough. Divide into two compact disks, wrap in plastic, and chill in refrigerator for at least one hour to solidify.
- Rolling and Cutting: Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll chilled dough on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness, then cut precise mitten shapes using specialized cookie cutter.
- Baking Process: Transfer delicate mitten cutouts to prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn subtly golden. Allow cookies to rest on sheets for five minutes before transferring to cooling rack.
- Royal Icing Creation: Whip powdered sugar with egg whites and vanilla until achieving glossy, smooth consistency. Adjust icing texture by carefully adding water as needed.
- Decorative Detailing: Divide icing into multiple bowls and introduce food coloring for vibrant palette. Use fine-tipped piping tools to outline mitten borders with artistic precision.
- Final Embellishment: Flood cookie surfaces with thinned icing, creating smooth base layers. Adorn with intricate snowflake designs, playful polka dots, or elegant striped patterns.
- Finishing Touch: Allow decorated cookies to dry completely, ensuring intricate designs set firmly before serving or packaging.
Notes
- Chill Dough Strategically: Refrigerate dough for at least one hour to prevent spreading and maintain precise mitten shapes during baking.
- Roll with Precision: Use a consistent 1/4-inch thickness to ensure even baking and uniform cookie texture across all mittens.
- Icing Consistency Matters: Adjust royal icing thickness carefully – thicker for detailed borders, thinner for smooth flooding techniques.
- Decorating Pro Tip: Work on a clean, smooth surface and use quality piping tools for crisp, professional-looking cookie designs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg