Sand Dollar Cookies
These cookies are simple sugar cookies with a twist. Use a round cookie cutter to shape the dough, then press almond slivers into the top to resemble sand dollars. Dust with powdered sugar after baking for a beachy look.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Cream the butter and sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla:
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
- Shape the cookies:
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 tablespoon each. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten and decorate:
- Gently flatten each dough ball with the palm of your hand. Press 5 almond slices into the top of each cookie in a star pattern to resemble a sand dollar.
- Bake:
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake, as you want the cookies to stay soft.
- Cool and dust:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, dust the tops lightly with powdered sugar to give them a sandy appearance.
- Serve:
- Arrange the sand dollar cookies on a platter and enjoy!