# Components:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1 pinch salt
→ Decoration
07 - 3/4 cup royal icing or icing sugar for glazing
08 - Edible gold or silver pearls (optional)
09 - Colored sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)
# Method:
01 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
02 - Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix well until fully combined.
03 - Sift flour and salt into the mixture, then gently fold until a smooth dough forms.
04 - Shape the dough into a disk, wrap with plastic film, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
05 - Set the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
06 - Lightly flour a surface and roll out the chilled dough to approximately 1/5 inch (5 mm) thickness.
07 - Use angel-shaped cookie cutters to cut biscuits and arrange them on the prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges turn lightly golden; remove and cool completely on racks.
09 - Once cooled, adorn with royal icing and optional sprinkles, pearls, or edible glitter; allow icing to set before serving or storing.
