Description
Delicious sugar cookies shaped and decorated like Thanksgiving turkeys. These cookies are perfect for your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (brown, orange, red, yellow, green)
- Royal icing or buttercream frosting
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the dough into portions and tint with food coloring to create turkey colors (brown for the body, orange for the beak and wattle, red for the snood, and various colors for feathers).
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out turkey shapes using a cookie cutter or freehand.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cookies are completely cool, decorate them with colored royal icing or frosting to resemble turkeys.
Notes
- Ensure cookies are completely cool before decorating to prevent frosting from melting.
- You can use edible markers for finer details.
- Store decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Decorating
- Cuisine: American