Description
These Soft Sugar Cookies with Professional Royal Icing are a delectable treat, with a tender texture and a simple icing process. Perfect for any celebration or as a sweet indulgence for family and friends, this easy-to-follow recipe yields delights that everyone will love!
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.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, mixing on medium-high for 20-30 seconds.
- Sift the dry ingredients together and add 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 prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the chilled dough to a 1/4" thickness on a floured surface.
- Cut out shapes and place them 1" apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes (for 3" cookies) until the surface appears dry.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Whisk the icing ingredients starting on low for 7 minutes, then increase to medium-low for 2-3 minutes.
- Adjust the icing consistency with water for border and flood decorating.
- Decorate the cookies and let them dry for 6-8 hours.
Notes
Make sure your butter is at the right temperature for easier creaming.
For best results, allow the cookies to cool completely before icing them.
Store decorated cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg