Description
These Fun Simple Basketball Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat perfect for game day celebrations or any festive occasion. They're not just cookies; they're a celebration in edible form, offering a fun way for kids to get involved in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup Unsalted Butter
1 ½ cups Granulated Sugar
2 large Eggs
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
3 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
½ teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoons Milk
4 cups Powdered Sugar
¼ cup Milk (or water)
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
Orange Gel Food Coloring
Black Gel Food Coloring
Instructions
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet mixture until combined, then stir in the milk. Chill the dough for at least an hour
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out dough and cut into basketball shapes
- Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool before decorating
- Prepare royal icing by whisking powdered sugar, ¼ cup milk, and vanilla extract. Color the icing with orange gel
- Outline the cookies with the orange icing and flood the centers. After drying, pipe black lines to create the basketball desig
Notes
Ensure icing is fully set before storing cookies to prevent smudging.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg