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Crispy Apple-Shaped Sugar Cookies Recipe with Easy Cinnamon Glaze

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These crispy apple-shaped sugar cookies feature a buttery, tender center with crunchy edges and a warm cinnamon glaze, perfect for fall or any time you crave a sweet, crisp treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk or dairy-free milk
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: beat softened butter with granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add egg and extracts: beat in egg, vanilla extract, and optional almond extract until combined.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  5. Chill dough: wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  7. Roll and cut cookies: lightly flour surface and rolling pin; roll dough to ¼ inch thickness; cut with apple-shaped cookie cutter and place cookies 1 inch apart on baking sheets.
  8. Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; centers may look soft but will crisp as they cool.
  9. Cool cookies on wire racks immediately after baking to maintain crispness.
  10. Prepare cinnamon glaze: whisk powdered sugar, milk, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth; adjust milk for desired consistency.
  11. Glaze cookies: once cooled, brush or drizzle glaze on top; let set for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Chill dough to prevent spreading and maintain shape. Use rolling pin guides for even thickness. Cool cookies completely before glazing to avoid melting glaze. Adjust milk in glaze for desired consistency. Dough can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen for 1 month. To refresh stale cookies, warm in 300°F oven for 3-4 minutes.

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