These ceramic mold cookies are not only delicious but also fun to make! The unique shapes created by using ceramic molds add a special touch to your cookies, making them perfect for special occasions or just a fun baking project with the family. With a simple vanilla cookie dough base, you can get creative with different shapes and decorations to make your cookies truly unique.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ceramic cookie molds
Directions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half, shape into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the ceramic cookie molds.
- Press the chilled dough into the molds, filling them completely.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool in the molds for a few minutes before carefully removing and placing on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate with icing or sprinkles, if desired, and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Using ceramic molds for cookies dates back to ancient times when clay molds were used for shaping dough.
Ceramic molds can create intricate designs and patterns on cookies that are hard to achieve with traditional cookie cutters.
These cookies make great gifts or party favors for special occasions like weddings or holidays.