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Mardi Gras King Cake Cookies

Mardi Gras King Cake Cookies

Delightfully festive Mardi Gras King Cake Cookies topped with vibrant frosting and sprinkles, perfect for celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

Cookies
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
Frosting
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 to 6 tablespoons milk adjust for consistency
  • 3 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • Purple, green, and yellow sugar sprinkles
  • 1 plastic baby for hiding in frosting optional

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Electric Mixer
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Cookie Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and almond extract.
  4. In another bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until well combined.
  6. Drop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Frosting Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine the powdered sugar, milk, softened butter, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and almond extract to create the frosting.
  2. Frost the cookies and sprinkle with purple, green, and yellow sugar sprinkles.
  3. (Optional) Hide a plastic baby in the frosting of one of the cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7g

Notes

These cookies capture the festive spirit of Mardi Gras, perfect for celebrations and sharing with friends and family.

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