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Perfect New Year’s Confetti Clock Cookies

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Festive, buttery sugar cookies shaped like clocks, decorated with creamy icing and colorful sprinkles—perfect for ringing in the New Year with family and friends. Easy to make, fun to decorate, and guaranteed to brighten up any midnight celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 1/4 cup rainbow confetti sprinkles (jimmies)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (whole milk or dairy-free alternative)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Food coloring gels (optional, for clock hands and numbers)
  • Extra confetti sprinkles (for decoration)
  • Mini chocolate chips (for clock numbers)
  • Gold or silver edible glitter (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In another bowl, beat softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Blend in vanilla and almond extract.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in confetti sprinkles.
  5. If dough is too sticky, add up to 2 tablespoons extra flour. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out chilled dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut circles with round cookie cutters (2.5-3 inches).
  8. Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared sheets. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are set and just golden.
  9. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
  10. For icing: In a medium bowl, whisk powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and vanilla until smooth. Adjust consistency with more milk or sugar as needed. Tint portions with food coloring if desired.
  11. Once cookies are cool, spread a thin layer of icing over each. Pipe clock hands and numbers using colored icing or melted chocolate. Add mini chocolate chips or sprinkles for numbers. Top with extra confetti and edible glitter.
  12. Let icing set for 30 minutes (or refrigerate for 10 minutes).
  13. Serve on a festive platter. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Notes

Chill the dough for cleaner edges and less spreading. Use parchment paper for even baking and easy cleanup. Decorate only when cookies are completely cool for sharp icing designs. For gluten-free or dairy-free adaptations, use 1:1 gluten-free flour and vegan butter/milk. Test-bake one cookie first to check oven timing. Store decorated cookies in airtight containers with parchment between layers.

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