Shaped cookies

Description

Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. Decorative cookies are very popular, especially those beautifully decorated. They will be a great addition to any celebration, and children will absolutely love the delicious cookies. Don't forget to involve kids in decorating the cookies—they are true masters at it.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   In a mixing bowl, sift the flour with the baking powder. Make a well in the center and add the butter cut into small cubes, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Starting from the center, rub the mixture with your fingers, gradually incorporating the flour, until a smooth dough forms.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Step 4

   On a table dusted with flour, roll out the chilled dough to a thickness of 3 mm and cut out cookies using shaped cutters.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-15 minutes at 180 degrees.

6. 6

   Step 6

   While the cookies are in the oven, prepare the icing: mix the powdered sugar with water, divide into several portions, and color each with different food colorings.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Place the finished cookies on a rack on the table to cool.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Decorate the shaped cookies with icing, let it dry, then arrange the cookies on a serving plate.