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Beautifully crafted Geode Cookies with vibrant colors and crystal-like sugar details.

Geode Cookies

These dazzling Geode Cookies not only pack a sweet punch but also have an eye-catching decorative touch that will impress anyone who sees them.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 unit egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract optional substitute for flavored variation
Decoration
  • to taste colored sugar or rock candy for decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  5. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
Shaping and Baking
  1. Roll the dough into balls and slightly flatten them.
  2. Sprinkle colored sugar or rock candy on top to create a 'geode' effect.
  3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
  4. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. These cookies can be frozen for up to three months.