Penguin Sugar Cookie Pops
Penguin Sugar Cookie Pops are a delightful twist on classic sugar cookies, shaped like adorable penguins and perfect for any celebration. With their soft, chewy texture and sweet royal icing decorations, these treats bring joy to both kids and adults alike. Easy to make and decorate, they are ideal for parties or as a fun baking project at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Royal icing for decoration
- Popsicle sticks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Gradually incorporate the flour and baking powder to form a soft dough.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thick. Use a penguin-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Insert popsicle sticks into the bottom of each cookie before baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating.
- Use royal icing to create cute penguin designs on each cookie pop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie pop (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg