Description
Christmas Royal Icing Cookies are the perfect festive treat to bring joy and creativity to your holiday celebrations. These beautifully decorated cookies not only look stunning but also taste delightful, making them a wonderful addition to any gathering. With vibrant royal icing, you can create intricate designs that capture the spirit of the season. Ideal for sharing with loved ones or gifting, these cookies provide a memorable baking experience for families. Gather your ingredients and tools, and embark on this joyful cookie-making adventure that will fill your home with warmth and cheer.
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 (for icing)
- 3 tablespoons meringue powder (for icing)
- Food coloring (for decorating)
Instructions
- Make the dough: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then add egg and extracts. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
- Chill: Divide dough into discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll and cut: Roll out dough to ¼ inch thick; cut shapes using cookie cutters.
- Bake: Place cookies on a parchment-lined sheet and bake for about 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare icing: Mix powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water until stiff peaks form; divide and color as desired.
- Decorate: Use piping bags to decorate cooled cookies; let dry completely.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 104
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg