Strawberry Shortcake Sugar Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Cookies

01 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
05 - 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

→ For the Glaze & Topping

08 - 4 cups confectioner's sugar
09 - 3 tablespoons whole milk
10 - pink food colouring, as needed
11 - 1 1/2 cups Strawberry Shortcake Crumbs

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar together with a mixer until pale and fluffy, about 4–5 minutes.
03 - Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract until combined.
04 - Sift all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder together. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until a uniform dough forms.
05 - Portion dough using a heaping tablespoon for each cookie. Roll into balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Gently flatten each dough ball to just over 0.6 cm (1/4 inch) thick using the bottom of a drinking glass.
07 - Bake for 10 minutes or until just set. Remove from oven and cool 2–3 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
08 - Allow cookies to cool thoroughly on the wire rack to prevent glaze from melting.
09 - Combine confectioner's sugar and milk in a bowl, stirring until a smooth, pourable glaze forms.
10 - Divide the glaze evenly between two bowls. Tint one portion with pink food colouring, leaving the other white.
11 - Place half the cookies face up on a wire rack set over a tray; repeat with the remaining cookies on a second rack.
12 - Drizzle glaze over cookies using a fork or transfer the glaze to a zipper-lock bag, snipping a corner for precise zigzag application.
13 - Immediately sprinkle Strawberry Shortcake Crumbs atop the glazed cookies.
14 - Let cookies stand until the glaze is fully set before packaging or serving.

# Notes:

01 - Ensure cookies are completely cool before glazing to prevent the icing from running.
02 - Cookies can be packaged as gifts once the glaze has dried fully.

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