Ingredients

  • 2½ cups plain (all-purpose) flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup Sunshine Sugar Raw Sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp almond extract (optional – adds extra flavour)
  • Icing and sprinkles, for decorating

Method

1. Preheat fan oven to 175°C (350°F). Line baking trays with baking paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and Sunshine Sugar Raw Sugar until pale and creamy (about 2 – 3 minutes).
4. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix to combine.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
6. Divide dough into two equal portions, shape into disks and wrap in cling film. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
7. Roll one dough disk at a time on a lightly floured surface to 6mm thickness. Use your chosen shaped cutters to cut out cookies and transfer to prepared trays.
8. Bake for 8 – 10 minutes, or until edges are just starting to turn golden. Cool on tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cool, decorate with icing and sprinkles as desired.

TIP: Let each icing layer dry before adding details for the best finish.