Basketball Sugar Cookies
These Basketball Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery treats decorated to look like mini basketballs, perfect for game day or any sports-themed celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Orange food coloring
- Black icing or edible marker for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using).
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until fully combined.
- Divide dough into two portions. Add orange food coloring to one portion and mix well until fully colored.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, use black icing or an edible marker to draw basketball lines on each cookie to create the classic basketball design.
Notes
For a fun twist, try using different colored icing to match team colors or add a sprinkle of orange zest for subtle citrus flavor.
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