Bird Cookie

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, beating well until fully incorporated.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.

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

5. Divide the dough into smaller portions, depending on how many colors you'd like to use for your bird cookies.

6. Add a few drops of food coloring to each dough portion, kneading well to achieve the desired color intensity.

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

8. Roll out each colored dough portion on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.

9. Use bird-shaped cookie cutters to cut out the dough and carefully transfer the shapes onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.

10. Before baking, gently press candy eyes onto each cookie and decorate with colorful sprinkles or edible glitter as desired.

11. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden.

12. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

13. Once cooled, your delightful Bird Cookies are ready to be enjoyed or shared with friends and family!