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Dazzling Geode Cookies

Stunning gemstone-inspired sugar cookies decorated with sparkling sugar crystals and edible gold trim.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Artisan
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp almond extract optional
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
Decoration
  • rock candy crystals various colors
  • royal icing thick consistency, for adhesive
  • gel food coloring
  • edible gold luster dust mixed with clear alcohol to paint

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Rolling pin
  • Food-safe paintbrush

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  2. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
  3. Mix flour, salt, and baking powder separately, then combine with wet ingredients.
  4. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  5. Roll out dough and cut cookie shapes.
  6. Carve a natural geode indentation in the center.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9–12 minutes and cool.
  8. Apply royal icing and press in rock candy crystals.
  9. Paint edges with gold luster dust to finish.

Notes

For deeper gem tones, layer multiple shades of sugar crystals.