Description
These Soft Sugar Cookies with Professional Royal Icing are a delightful treat, combining irresistible flavor and simple preparation. Perfect for any occasion, they’re made with basic ingredients like butter, sugar, and flour, making them an ideal choice for homemade desserts lovers!
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 sugar on medium-low speed for 2 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix on medium-high for 20-30 seconds.
- Sift the dry ingredients together and add to the mixer; pulse until the dough comes together.
- Divide the dough, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1-3 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the chilled dough to 1/4" thickness on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut out shapes from the dough and place them 1" apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes for 3" cookies, until the surface looks dry.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Whisk together the icing ingredients on low for 7 minutes, then increase to medium-low for 2-3 minutes.
- Adjust the icing's consistency for border and flood as needed with water.
- Decorate the cooled cookies and allow them to dry for 6-8 hours.
Notes
Make sure to soften the butter to the right temperature before creaming it with sugar for the best texture.
For creative designs, use different food colorings in the royal icing.
Store decorated cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg