Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing
Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing are the perfect balance of soft, buttery goodness and vibrant, sweet decoration. These delightful cookies melt in your mouth and are ideal for any occasion, from festive gatherings to everyday treats. The smooth royal icing adds a touch of elegance that will impress both family and friends. Get ready to create lasting memories as you bake these irresistible cookies!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp meringue powder
- 5–6 tbsp water
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour and baking powder until just combined.
- Chill the dough wrapped in plastic for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough to ¼ inch thick and cut into desired shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden; cool completely on wire racks.
- For royal icing, whisk together powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water until smooth; add food coloring if desired.
- Decorate cooled cookies with royal icing and allow to dry completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Customize flavors by substituting vanilla with almond extract or adding citrus zest. Experiment with different food coloring shades for festive occasions. Store decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.