Airplane Cookies

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened vegan butter and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.

4. Add in the maple syrup and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.

6. Divide the dough into two equal parts and wrap each in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

7. Once chilled, roll out one portion of the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.

8. Use airplane-shaped cookie cutters to cut out the cookie shapes and carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.

9. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.

10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. Once the cookies are cooled, melt the vegan chocolate chips in the microwave or over a double boiler until smooth.

12. Decorate the cooled cookies with the melted chocolate, forming airplane windows or drawing designs as you wish.

13. Add vegan candy pieces as embellishments and use vegan food coloring for extra decorative details if desired.

14. Let the chocolate set before serving your whimsical Airplane Cookies and watch as they become the star of your dessert table!