Description
Indulge in the joy of the holiday season with our Christmas Royal Icing Cookies. These beautifully decorated sugar cookies, adorned with vibrant royal icing, are not only a delight to eat but also a fun activity for the entire family. Perfect for festive gatherings or as thoughtful gifts, these cookies embody the spirit of Christmas in every bite. With easy-to-follow instructions and creative decorating options, you can craft stunning treats that will impress your loved ones. Unleash your creativity and make memorable moments this holiday season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons meringue powder
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and extracts; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until just combined. Chill dough for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out chilled dough to ¼ inch thickness; cut shapes with cookie cutters.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden; cool completely on a wire rack.
- For royal icing, mix powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water until stiff peaks form; color as desired.
- Decorate cookies with royal icing using piping bags; let dry completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg