Apple-themed Cookies

Add a touch of apple-themed delight to your birthday party with these charming and delicious apple-shaped cookies. These treats are sure to be a hit among both kids and adults

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon apple extract
• Red and green food coloring
• Royal icing for decorating

Instructions:

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt

In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy

Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and apple extract until well combined

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms

Divide the dough in half

Add red food coloring to one half and green to the other, kneading until the colors are well incorporated

Wrap the two colored doughs separately in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Take a small amount of each colored dough and roll them into small balls

Place the balls side by side and gently press them together to form apple-shaped cookies

Use a toothpick to create a small indentation at the top of each cookie for the stem

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

Once the cookies are completely cool, use royal icing to decorate them with apple designs and patterns

Allow the icing to set before serving and enjoying