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Perfect Soft Frosted Back-to-School Sugar Cookie Pencils Recipe Easy and Fun DIY Treats

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These soft, pencil-shaped sugar cookies are frosted with colorful icing, perfect for back-to-school celebrations. They are easy to make, fun to decorate, and loved by kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon (4 g) baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) light corn syrup
  • Food coloring (red, yellow, green, black) or gel food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thickness. Cut into pencil shapes using a pencil-shaped cookie cutter or a knife.
  7. Place cookies on prepared baking sheets about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are just beginning to turn golden but centers remain soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  10. Prepare frosting by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and light corn syrup until smooth. Divide and color with food coloring.
  11. Spread yellow frosting over the pencil body, let set, then add details like eraser, tip, and wood grain with other colors using a small brush or spoon.
  12. Allow frosting to dry completely before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and butter for best dough consistency. Chill dough for 15 minutes if sticky. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft. Use gel food coloring for vibrant frosting without thinning. Let frosting layers dry between colors to prevent bleeding. Cookies can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated up to a week. Freeze unfrosted cookies for up to a month.

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