Delicious Teacher Cookies Recipe That Will Wow Everyone
This teacher cookies recipe combines banana and cinnamon for a delightful treat perfect for sharing.
Equipment
- Electric mixer
- Baking sheet
- - Cookie cutters
- Parchment paper
- Wire rack
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter adds richness and a tender crumb
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar sweetens the dough perfectly
- 1 large egg binds the ingredients together
- 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt adds moisture and a slight tang
- 2 teaspoons banana extract infuses a lovely banana essence
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances the flavor profile
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon adds warmth and spice
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour forms the base of the cookie dough
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder provides a light lift
- 0.5 teaspoon salt balances the sweetness
For the Decoration
- 1 bottle yellow cookie icing (Wilton) for outlining cookies
- 1 set black candy marking pens for adding finishing touches
Instructions
Making the Cookies
- Cream together the butter and sugar in an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the egg, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and banana extract until smooth.
- Sift together the ground cinnamon, flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add the flour mixture gradually to the mixer, blending until a smooth dough forms.
- Turn out the dough onto a piece of parchment paper and shape into a rough ball.
- Knead softly to make a smooth ball, then roll out the dough to 3/8″ thick.
- Chill the dough sandwiched between parchment on a baking pan for thirty minutes.
- While chilling, preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Remove the pan of dough from the fridge and place on another baking sheet.
- Cut the dough into rectangles using a cookie cutter and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake cookies for 10-14 minutes or until firm and just starting to brown.
- Cool cookies on the parchment sheet onto a wire rack.
- If prepping ahead, keep additional cut-out cookies chilled until baking time.
- When cookies are cool, warm the icing, outline cookies, and let it set.
- Allow the icing to dry fully before drawing ruler markers with candy pens.
Notes
Optional: Consider adding colorful sprinkles for a fun, festive look.