Description
Delight in the art of baking with Royal Icing Cookies, a perfect fusion of beauty and flavor. These charming treats feature a glossy finish and vibrant colors that are sure to impress at any celebration. Whether it’s a birthday, holiday, or just a sweet indulgence for yourself, these cookies are fun to make and customizable for any occasion. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and an opportunity for creative expression through decorating, your friends and family will be in awe of your baking prowess. Get ready to share smiles with every bite!
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Eggs
- Baking powder
- Pasteurized egg whites or meringue powder
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Whisk together flour and baking powder; gradually add to wet mixture until combined.
- Roll dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut into desired shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Mix powdered sugar with egg whites or meringue powder for royal icing; adjust consistency as needed.
- Decorate cooled cookies with royal icing.
Notes
Chill dough for easier handling before rolling out.
Sift powdered sugar to prevent lumps in the icing.
Use gel food coloring for vibrant hues without changing consistency.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie [30g]
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg