Easy Pencil Cookies
Whip up these easy teacher treats as a way to thank the teachers in your life! No fancy decorating needed - just cookies, clear treat bags, and cute printables!
Servings 16
Calories 96kcal
Ingredients
Sugar Cookies
- 1 Recipe Cut Out Sugar Cookies (you can use any cookie recipe, although you do want a recipe that doesn't spread, as you want the cookie sticks to fit in the plastic bags.
Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1-2 Drops Red Food Coloring
Instructions
- To Make Frosting: In a large bowl, whip butter for a 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy on high speed. Whip in vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. On medium/low speed begin adding in powdered sugar ½ cup at a time until all is incorporated. Mix at high speed for 2-3 minutes until nice and creamy.
- After cookies are frosted, place in refrigerator to harden before slipping in plastic bags.
- Makes 1 cup of frosting.
Notes
- Nutrition facts for frosting only.
Nutrition
Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 19mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Calcium: 2mg