# Ingredient list:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - ¾ cup powdered sugar
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1 pinch salt
→ Decoration
07 - ¾ cup royal icing or sifted icing sugar for glazing
08 - Edible gold or silver pearls (optional)
09 - Colored sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
02 - Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully blended.
03 - Sift flour and salt, then gently fold into the mixture until a smooth dough forms.
04 - Shape dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
05 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
06 - On a lightly floured surface, roll chilled dough to approximately 1/5 inch thickness.
07 - Use angel-shaped cookie cutters to cut dough and place biscuits on prepared sheets.
08 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden; then remove and cool completely on racks.
09 - Once cooled, decorate biscuits with royal icing, pearls, sprinkles, or edible glitter. Allow icing to set before serving or storing.
