Description
These soft sugar cookies, topped with professional royal icing, offer a delightful flavor and easy preparation. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet snack!
Ingredients
- unsalted butter, softened (65-67ºf) – 3/4 cup
- granulated sugar – 1 cup
- large egg, room temperature – 1
- vanilla extract – 1/2 teaspoon
- all-purpose flour – 2 1/3 cups
- baking powder – 1 teaspoon
- kosher salt – 1/2 teaspoon
- powdered sugar (icing) – 4 cups
- meringue powder (icing) – 3 tablespoons
- warm water (100-110°f) – 9 tablespoons
- vanilla extract (icing) – 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-low speed for 2 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix on medium-high speed for 20-30 seconds.
- Sift the dry ingredients together and add to the mixer, pulsing until the dough just comes together.
- Divide the dough, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1-3 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the chilled dough to a 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut out desired shapes and place them 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes (for 3-inch cookies) until the surface appears dry.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For icing, whisk together icing ingredients on low speed for 7 minutes, then increase to medium-low for 2-3 minutes.
- Adjust the icing consistency using water as needed and decorate cookies.
- Allow decorated cookies to dry for 6-8 hours.
Notes
Ensure butter is at the right temperature for the best texture.
You can adjust the thickness of your icing for various decorating styles.
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for several days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg