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Close-up of stacked Clock Face Countdown Cookies decorated with white icing and silver Roman numerals.

Clock Face Countdown Cookies

Create fun and memorable Clock Face Countdown Cookies to mark special occasions. This recipe is designed to be gluten-free and diabetic-friendly, bringing back the joy of baking for everyone.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 28 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • plastic wrap
  • Rolling pin
  • Cookie cutters

Method
 

  1. If you have a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the egg and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
  2. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until the dough comes together.
  3. Cover the dough with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.
  4. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Roll out the chilled dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to create your desired shapes.
  5. Bake the cookies for 7-8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Notes

Decorate these cookies with royal icing to create clock faces for your countdown. This recipe is a base for many creative decorating ideas.

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