Description
A simple royal icing cookies recipe for decorated cookies.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons meringue powder
- 6 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool completely.
- In a bowl, combine powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water; mix until smooth.
- Decorate cookies with royal icing as desired.
Notes
- Ensure cookies are completely cooled before icing.
- Adjust water for desired icing thickness.
- Use food coloring for different designs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: royal icing cookies recipe