⏱️ Prep Time: 20 minutes
⏱️ Bake Time: 10–12 minutes
🍪 Makes: About 24 cookies
Ingredients
2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (115 g) softened butter
1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix until fully combined.
In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
Roll the dough out to about 5 mm (¼ inch) thick.
Cut out star shapes using a star-shaped cookie cutter.
Arrange the cookies on the prepared baking tray, leaving a little space between them.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate with icing, melted chocolate, sprinkles, or powdered sugar if desired.