Geode Sugar Cookies Irresistible Stunning Cookie Art DIY
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Total Time:3 hours
Yield:24 cookies 1x
Description
Explore Geode Sugar Cookies and create stunning cookie art at home with simple DIY stepsedible sparkling gems that wow guests and elevate any bake
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk or water
gel food coloring (turquoise, royal blue, purple)
crushed candy crystals for decoration
Instructions
In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar on medium-high until pale and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. The mixture should be creamy, not oily, with a light vanilla aroma.
Add eggs one at a time, beating to incorporate after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until glossy and smooth.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Add to the wet ingredients in two batches, beating on low until a soft dough forms.
Chill the dough for 60 minutes to make it easier to roll and to help the cookies hold their shape.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment. Roll the dough to about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick and cut rounds with a 2–3 inch cookie cutter. Re-roll scraps for uniform shapes. Bake 8–10 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set but soft.
Let cookies cool on the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before decorating.
In a medium bowl, whisk powdered sugar with milk or water until thick and pipeable. Divide into three bowls and tint with gel colors (turquoise, royal blue, purple) to build a layered geode palette.
When cookies are completely cooled, pipe a thin border around the edge with the lightest shade, fill in the center with broader swirls or shards, and sprinkle crushed candy crystals along the seams before the icing sets (about 1–2 hours, or overnight for best shine).
Notes
Geode Sugar Cookies are a sparkling, geode-inspired treat: a soft vanilla sugar cookie decorated with shimmering, color-tinted icing that mimics geode crystals.
