Crystal Sugar Cookies That Look Like Real Geodes
Beautiful and buttery geode cookies with sparkling sugar crystal centers, decorated to resemble colorful gemstones. Perfect for Christmas, weddings, or edible gifts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup clear rock sugar or crushed hard candy
Gel food coloring (various colors)
Edible glitter or luster dust (optional
Instructions
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Beat butter and sugar until light and creamy.
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Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
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Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
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Divide dough, shape into disks, wrap, and chill 1 hour.
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Tint sugar crystals with gel coloring. Let dry.
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Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut shapes and smaller centers.
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Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets. Fill centers with sugar crystals.
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Bake at 350°F for 10–12 mins until edges are golden.
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Cool completely. Brush with luster dust or glitter as desired.
Notes
Use gel food coloring for vibrant crystals. Don’t overfill centers. Store at room temp for up to 5 days.