Description
Decorative cookies made with royal icing for Christmas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and extracts, mix well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until combined.
- Roll out dough and cut into desired shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool completely before icing.
- For royal icing, beat egg whites and lemon juice, then gradually add powdered sugar.
- Color icing if desired and decorate cookies.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use meringue powder instead of egg whites for a safer option.
- Allow icing to dry completely before stacking cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: royal icing, christmas cookies, holiday baking, decorated cookies