How To Make Fondant Cookies

Instructions

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

2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

4. Divide the dough into two equal parts, shape each into a disk, wrap them in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

6. Roll out one disk of the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use your favorite cookie cutter shapes to cut out cookies and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.

7. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.

8. While the cookies are cooling, roll out the assorted colors of fondant icing on a surface dusted with powdered sugar. Use the same cookie cutters to cut out fondant shapes to match the cookies.

9. Lightly brush the tops of the cooled cookies with a little water or a dab of corn syrup. Gently place the fondant shapes on top of each cookie, pressing lightly to adhere.

10. Decorate with edible glitter or sprinkles as desired, and let the fondant set before serving.