Ingredients
Method
Technical Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Line two professional baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small ceramic bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until uniform.
Developing the Base
- In a separate bowl, stir together 1/3 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract.
- Utilizing an electric mixer, combine the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy, approximately 1 minute.
- Incorporate the egg until fully emulsified.
The Architectural Mix
- With the motor on low speed, add half of the flour mixture followed by half of the flavored milk.
- When combined, stir in the remaining flour and finish with the remaining liquid.
- Mix only until the dough is cohesive to maintain the delicate domed structure.
Mechanical Portioning & Bake
- Utilizing a 1.5-inch stainless steel scoop, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, ensuring even spacing.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes until the cookies just begin to brown on the edges and achieve a cake-like rise.
- Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely before glazing.
The Finishing Glaze
- Whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, and remaining extracts until smooth and pourable.
- Dip the top of each cooled cookie into the glaze.
- Immediately sprinkle with yellow, purple, and green sugars to ensure the Carnival colors adhere perfectly to the fresh glaze.