Description
Royal Icing Cookies are a charming addition to any celebration, combining sweetness with beautiful designs. These cookies are perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just because! With their buttery flavor and vibrant icing, each bite is a treat that brings joy to your gatherings. Ready to impress your friends and family with your baking skills? Let’s create something magical together!
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp water or milk (adjust as needed)
- Gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat together butter and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla until smooth.
- Whisk together flour and baking powder in another bowl; gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Roll dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick; cut into shapes and place on parchment-lined sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden; cool completely.
- For royal icing, combine powdered sugar with water or milk until smooth; adjust consistency as needed.
- Decorate cooled cookies using piping bags; allow icing to dry before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg