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Perfect Frosted Sugar Cookie Pencils Easy Step-by-Step Decoration Guide

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This recipe creates charming pencil-shaped sugar cookies with a tender center and crisp edges, topped with smooth, creamy frosting perfect for gifting and entertaining. The decorating process is approachable for beginners yet impressive enough for seasoned bakers.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (or dairy-free milk if preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Food coloring gels (optional)
  • Edible markers or fine piping tips for details
  • Mini chocolate chips or finely chopped nuts for the eraser tip
  • Colored sugar or edible glitter for subtle sparkle

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: beat softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
  3. Add egg and vanilla: beat in egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Chill the dough: wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  7. Roll and cut dough: roll dough to ¼ inch thickness on a floured surface; cut pencil shapes using cutter or knife; place cookies 1 inch apart on baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges start to turn golden; cool on baking sheet 5 minutes then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare frosting: whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth; adjust milk for desired consistency; divide for multiple colors if desired.
  10. Decorate: outline pencil shapes with thicker frosting, fill in with thinner frosting; add eraser details with mini chocolate chips or nuts; let frosting dry completely (about 2 hours) before stacking or packaging.

Notes

Chill dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain shape. Let cookies cool completely before decorating to avoid frosting melting. Adjust frosting consistency for piping or flooding. Use a quick dip in warm water to clean cookie cutters between batches. Store cookies in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze unfrosted for up to 3 months.

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