Facebook Blue Graduation Cookies Decorated

Why Make This Recipe

Blue graduation cookies are the perfect treats to celebrate academic achievements. Whether for a high school graduation or a college commencement, these cookies add a personal touch to your celebration. The beautiful blue color and fun designs make them a hit at any graduation party. Plus, they are made with royal icing, which gives them a shiny finish that’s simply irresistible!

How to Make Blue Graduation Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Blue food coloring
• 2 cups powdered sugar (for royal icing)
• 1 egg white (or 2 tablespoons meringue powder)
• 1 tablespoon water
• Additional decor items (sprinkles, edible glitter, etc.)

Directions:

1. Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
6. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
7. Shape Cookies: Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Cut into desired shapes (caps, diplomas, etc.) and place on the baking sheets.
8. Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
9. Make Royal Icing: In a bowl, combine powdered sugar, egg white, and water. Mix until smooth. Add blue food coloring until you achieve your desired shade.
10. Decorate: Use the royal icing to decorate the cooled cookies. Add additional decorations as desired.

How to Serve Blue Graduation Cookies

Serve these cookies on a decorative platter at your graduation party. You can also pack them up as favors for guests to take home. They pair nicely with a glass of milk or coffee, making them a delightful treat for everyone to enjoy.

How to Store Blue Graduation Cookies

To keep your cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay good for up to one week. If you want them to last longer, you can freeze the decorated cookies for up to three months. Just make sure they are completely dry before placing them in a freezer-safe container.

Tips to Make Blue Graduation Cookies

• Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
• Chilling the dough helps the cookies keep their shape while baking.
• Use gel food coloring for brighter and more vibrant colors in your icing.
• If the royal icing is too thick, add a bit more water, a teaspoon at a time.

Variation

You can swap the blue coloring for any school color you want, making them perfect for various graduation ceremonies. Additionally, try adding lemon or almond extract for a different flavor to the cookies.

FAQs

1. Can I use different shapes for the cookies?
Yes! Feel free to use different cookie cutters to create unique shapes that fit the graduation theme.

2. How can I make the icing colored?
You can add gel or liquid food coloring to the royal icing and mix until you reach your preferred shade.

3. Can I decorate these cookies in advance?
Yes, you can decorate the cookies a few days before your event. Just store them properly to keep them fresh.

Blue Graduation Cookies

These beautiful blue graduation cookies are perfect for celebrating academic achievements, featuring a shiny royal icing finish.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Baked Goods

Calories: 150

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Cookie Dough

• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure it is at room temperature for easier mixing.
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Blue food coloring Blue food coloring Gel food coloring is recommended for brighter colors.

For the Royal Icing

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 large egg white Or 2 tablespoons of meringue powder.
• 1 tablespoon water

Additional Decorations

• to taste sprinkles, edible glitter, etc. Optional for decorating.

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
6. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Baking

1. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Cut into desired shapes (caps, diplomas, etc.) and place on the baking sheets.
2. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.

Making Royal Icing

1. In a bowl, combine powdered sugar, egg white, and water. Mix until smooth.
2. Add blue food coloring until you achieve your desired shade.

Decorating

1. Use the royal icing to decorate the cooled cookies and add additional decorations as desired.

Notes

To keep cookies fresh, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze decorated cookies for up to three months (ensure they are completely dry first).