Pusheen-Inspired Sugar Cookie Delights
Bring a smile to your face and sweetness to your table with these delightful Pusheen-Inspired Sugar Cookies! Perfect for parties, celebrations, or simply a fun baking session at home, these cookies are soft, buttery, and come alive with vibrant royal icing decorations. Inspired by your favorite cartoon cat, these treats are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike! Gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create these whimsical and delicious cookies that are not only cute but also melt-in-your-mouth yummy!
12
Servings
200
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Butter
1 cup (softened)
Sugar
1 cup
Eggs
2
Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon
Almond Extract
1/2 teaspoon
All-Purpose Flour
3 1/4 cups
Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon
Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon
Salt
1/2 teaspoon
Royal Icing
to taste (for decorating)
Instructions
1
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer on high speed.
2
Add in the eggs, vanilla, and almond extract, and mix until fully combined.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4
Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
5
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up the dough.
6
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
7
Line your cookie sheets with parchment paper, ensuring not to grease them.
8
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to approximately 1/4-inch thickness.
9
Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes, placing them 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
10
Bake in the preheated oven for 4-6 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.
11
Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.
12
Once cooled, use royal icing to decorate the cookies, adding Pusheen-like features such as stripes between the ears, mouth, nose, eyes, and whiskers. Feel free to get creative with tails and additional attributes!
13
Allow the decorated cookies to set on waxed paper before serving.
Nutrition Information
11g
Fat
26g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Pusheen-Inspired Sugar Cookie Delights?
These are soft, buttery sugar cookies decorated with royal icing to resemble the famous cartoon cat, Pusheen.
How many calories are in one serving of these cookies?
Each serving contains 200 calories.
How long should I refrigerate the cookie dough?
The dough needs to be refrigerated for at least 2 hours to firm up properly before rolling.
What is the recommended baking temperature?
The cookies should be baked at 400 degrees Fahrenheit or 200 degrees Celsius.
How long do the cookies take to bake?
These cookies bake very quickly, taking only 4 to 6 minutes until the edges are slightly golden.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes approximately 12 servings.
What are the main ingredients for the cookie dough?
The main ingredients include butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
How much fat is in each serving?
Each serving contains 11 grams of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in these cookies?
There are 26 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
Is there protein in the Pusheen cookies?
Yes, each serving contains 3 grams of protein.
Should I grease the cookie sheets?
No, you should line the cookie sheets with parchment paper and ensure they are not greased.
How thick should I roll out the dough?
The dough should be rolled out to a thickness of approximately 1/4-inch.
How far apart should the cookies be placed on the baking sheet?
Place the cut-out shapes 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
What flavor extracts are used in this recipe?
The recipe uses both vanilla extract and almond extract for a unique and delicious flavor.
What is used to decorate the cookies?
Royal icing is used to create the Pusheen-like features and decorations.
Which Pusheen features should I include when decorating?
You can add stripes between the ears, a mouth, nose, eyes, whiskers, and even tails.
How much butter is needed for the recipe?
The recipe requires 1 cup of softened butter.
How much flour is required?
The recipe calls for 3 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour.
What should the cookies cool on?
Cookies should be cooled completely on a wire rack before you begin decorating them.
Where should the decorated cookies set?
Allow the decorated cookies to set on waxed paper before serving them.
What equipment is used to cream the butter and sugar?
An electric mixer on high speed is used to cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
How many eggs are needed?
The recipe requires 2 eggs.
Does the recipe use baking soda or baking powder?
It uses both; specifically 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder.
What is the total ingredient count?
There are 10 ingredients required for this recipe.
Are these cookies suitable for a party?
Yes, they are perfect for parties, celebrations, or a fun family baking session.
How is the dough prepared?
Wet ingredients are mixed first, then dry ingredients are gradually added until a smooth dough forms.
What kind of sugar is used in the dough?
The recipe uses 1 cup of standard granulated sugar.
Is this recipe considered a dessert?
Yes, it is categorized under the dessert category.
Can I get creative with the decorations?
Absolutely, the instructions encourage getting creative with tails and additional attributes for the cat shapes.
Is this recipe family-friendly?
Yes, these cookies are a hit with both kids and adults and are tagged as family-friendly.