SpongeBob SquarePants Cookies

Fun, colorful cookies inspired by SpongeBob's iconic square shape and bright yellow color. These vanilla sugar cookies are decorated with icing to capture SpongeBob's cheerful face and personality.

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until a dough forms.
6. Add a few drops of yellow food coloring and knead until the dough is evenly colored.
7. Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
8. Cut into square shapes to mimic SpongeBob's square body.
9. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
11. Let cookies cool completely.
12. Prepare royal icing and divide into portions; color them white, black, red, and blue.
13. Use the icing to decorate SpongeBob's eyes, nose, mouth, teeth, and clothes.
14. Allow icing to set before serving.