Description
These soft sugar cookies with professional royal icing are a treat for any occasion. Featuring a tender texture, simple prep, and essential ingredients, these cookies are perfect for homemade delights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (65-67ºf)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar (icing)
- 3 tablespoons meringue powder (icing)
- 9 tablespoons warm water (100-110°f)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (icing)
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter and sugar on medium-low speed for 2 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing on medium-high for 20-30 seconds.
- Sift the dry ingredients together and add them to the mixer, pulsing until the dough comes together.
- Divide the dough, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1-3 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Cut out shapes and place them 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes until the surfaces are dry.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer cookies to a wire rack.
- Whisk together icing ingredients on low for 7 minutes, then medium-low for 2-3 minutes.
- Adjust the icing consistency for borders and flooding with a bit of water.
- Decorate the cooled cookies and allow them to dry for 6-8 hours.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened to the right temperature for the best texture.
Refrigerating the dough helps maintain the cookie shape during baking.
Allow the decorated cookies ample time to dry and set before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg