Purple Baby Shower Cookies



Celebrate the upcoming arrival of a baby with these adorable purple-themed baby shower cookies. The soft, buttery cookies are tinted in a lovely shade of purple and adorned with edible glitter and purple sugar crystals for a touch of elegance.

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Purple food coloring gel
  • Edible silver glitter optional
  • Purple sugar crystals

Instructions:

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

In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix well

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms

Add purple food coloring gel to achieve the desired shade of purple

Mix well

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness

Use baby-themed cookie cutters onesies, baby bottles, etc

to cut out the cookies

Place the cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheet

If using, lightly dust some cookies with edible silver glitter for a touch of sparkle

Bake in the preheated oven 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 to a wire rack to cool completely

Once the cookies are cooled, mix purple sugar crystals with a bit of edible glitter for added texture and shine

Frost the cookies with a thin layer of royal icing and immediately sprinkle the purple sugar mixture on top

Allow the icing to set before serving or packaging the cookies


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip

Image
A creamy and flavorful dip loaded with spinach, artichokes, and cheese, perfect for parties or gatherings. The slow cooker method ensures easy preparation and keeps the dip warm throughout your event. Ingredients: 1 10 oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients and stir until well mixed Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, or until cheeses are melted and dip is heated through Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking Once done, adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot with chips, crackers, or bread slices
Read more

Classic Grilled Burger

Image
A classic burger on the grill is a crowd favorite at summer barbecues. It's juicy and tasty, and it's perfect for a casual meal outside with family and friends. Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef Salt and pepper to taste 4 hamburger buns Lettuce leaves Sliced tomatoes Sliced onions Pickles Ketchup Mustard Instructions: Warm up the grill over medium-high heat Shape the ground beef into 4 burger patties that are all the same size Add salt and pepper to each patty Put the burger patties on the grill and cook them for four to five minutes on each side for medium-rare, or longer if you like them more done On the grill, toast the buns for about one minute, until they are just slightly browned Put lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, and pickles on the bottom bun of each burger to make it Finally, add the grilled burger patty on top Put the top bun on the bu...
Read more

Peanut Butter Cookies - Soft and Chewy

Image
Indulge in the ultimate peanut butter cookie experience with these soft, chewy, and irresistibly delicious treats. This recipe combines the rich flavors of peanut butter with the perfect cookie texture, making them a hit for any occasion. Ingredients: 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line baking sheets with parchment paper In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, and beat until well combined In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt Gradually add the dry ingredients to the we...
Read more