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Thanksgiving Decorated Sugar Cookies

November 20, 2015 by Carolyn Bickford

thanksgiving decorated sugar cookies
As a procrastinator, I’m just now trying to figure out my Thanksgiving menu. I wish I was better, because I would make these beautiful cookies for dessert. What cute place cards for everyone or placed in goody bags for your guests to take home. Wendy from The Monday Box also lets you in on some helpful tips she learned for decorating.

Click here on The Monday Box for the recipe and directions.

 

Our basic and quick Sugar Cookie Recipe is perfect for rolled out cookie-cutter cookies, I have been using this recipe for years and it is my go-to recipe for Cookie cutters cookies.

CraftGossip Sugar Cookie Recipe

1 Cup unsalted butter

1 Cup granulated white sugar

1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 egg

2 teaspoons baking powder

3 cups all purpose flour

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350° F.

cream butter and sugar until smooth and light in color

Beat in the extract and egg.

Add the remaining ingredients.

The dough will be stiff and you will need to knead it like a bread dough until in comes together.

Divide into workable batches, roll out onto a floured surface and cut in to rounds 1/4 inch thick.

Bake at 350 for 6-8 minutes. Let cool on the cookie sheet until firm enough to transfer to a cooling rack.

 

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Comments

  1. Wendy says

    November 20, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    Thanks for sharing, Carolyn! These cookies were some of my first decorating attempts, so you know they have to be easy! You really do have time to make these right up until the day before. Or, make them now before the rush, because they will still be fresh and pretty on Thanksgiving. 🙂 p.s. I haven’t figured out my Thanksgiving menu either.

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These Bakery-Style Biscoff Cupcakes Disappear in Minutes

Cupcakes never go out of style. They’re the little black dress of the baking world—simple, versatile, and always a hit at parties. But give them a twist of creamy Biscoff frosting, and suddenly you’ve got a dessert that feels modern, trendy, and completely irresistible.

These Biscoff Cupcakes start with a soft, fluffy vanilla sponge that’s perfectly balanced—not too sweet, not too dense. Then comes the star: a swirl of rich Biscoff buttercream frosting, topped with a mini Biscoff biscuit for crunch. They look bakery-worthy but are surprisingly easy to make at home.

Whether you’re baking for birthdays, school events, bake sales, or simply treating yourself with an afternoon cuppa, these cupcakes are guaranteed to disappear fast.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Bakery-style results at home – fluffy sponge + silky frosting. 
  • Cookie butter goodness – spiced caramel flavor in every bite. 
  • Picture perfect – ideal for Pinterest boards, dessert tables, and Instagram shots. 
  • Crowd pleaser – loved by both adults and kids. 

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

  • 200g (1 cup) sugar 
  • 200g (1 ¾ cups) all-purpose flour 
  • 120g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened 
  • 2 large eggs 
  • 120ml (½ cup) milk 
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder 
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 
  • Pinch of salt 

For the Biscoff Buttercream Frosting:

  • 150g (? cup) unsalted butter, softened 
  • 200g (1 ½ cups) powdered sugar 
  • 150g (about ½ cup) Biscoff spread (smooth) 
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (to loosen, if needed) 

For Topping:

  • Mini Biscoff biscuits (one per cupcake) 
  • Crushed biscuits for sprinkling (optional) 

Method

Step 1 – Bake the Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Line a 12-hole cupcake tray with cases. 
  2. Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. 
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. 
  4. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. 
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk into the butter mixture, mixing gently until combined. 
  6. Divide batter evenly into cupcake cases. 
  7. Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and springy. 
  8. Cool completely before frosting. 

Step 2 – Make the Biscoff Buttercream

  1. Beat softened butter until pale and creamy. 
  2. Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing until smooth. 
  3. Beat in Biscoff spread until fully combined. 
  4. If too thick, add 1–2 tbsp milk for a silky, pipeable consistency. 

Step 3 – Decorate

  1. Pipe swirls of Biscoff buttercream onto cooled cupcakes. 
  2. Top each with a mini Biscoff biscuit. 
  3. Sprinkle crushed biscuits for extra crunch. 

Tips for Perfect Biscoff Cupcakes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter. 
  • Don’t overbake – cupcakes should be soft and springy. 
  • Chill the frosting slightly before piping for firmer swirls. 
  • Make ahead – cupcakes can be baked the day before and frosted when ready to serve. 

Where to Get Biscoff

Stock up on Biscoff on Amazon, or if you love homemade projects, try making your own Cookie Butter Spread.

These Biscoff Cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and topped with the creamiest cookie butter frosting you’ll ever taste. Bakery-style, Pinterest-pretty, and dangerously delicious—they’re guaranteed to be the star of any dessert table.

 

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