# What You’ll Need:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Decoration
08 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
09 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
10 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - Blue or navy gel food coloring
12 - Edible silver or gold star-shaped sprinkles
13 - Edible silver pearls or gold dragees for constellation points
14 - Edible glitter, optional
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
03 - Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
05 - Divide dough in half, flatten into disks, and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for 30 minutes.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
07 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into circles or star shapes using cookie cutters.
08 - Place cookies 1 inch apart on baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are just golden. Cool completely.
09 - Mix powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust consistency with additional milk if needed.
10 - Add blue or navy gel food coloring to icing and stir until desired color is achieved.
11 - Spread or pipe icing onto cooled cookies. While icing is still wet, arrange edible pearls or dragees to form the Pisces constellation pattern.
12 - Add star-shaped sprinkles around the constellation and sprinkle with edible glitter if desired.
13 - Allow icing to set completely before serving or storing.
