Description
These are cookies decorated with royal icing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla to the butter mixture, and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Roll out the dough and cut shapes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cool completely before decorating.
- For royal icing, beat egg white and lemon juice, then add powdered sugar until smooth.
- Decorate cookies as desired with royal icing.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use food coloring to tint royal icing.
- Allow icing to dry completely before stacking cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: galletas con royal icing, royal icing cookies, decorated cookies