Description
Make delicious Christmas cookies with royal icing for a festive treat. Perfect for holiday gatherings and gifts.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons meringue powder
- 1/4 cup water
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
- Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For icing, mix powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water.
- Divide and color icing as desired.
- Decorate cookies with icing and let dry.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Let icing 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: 12g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: christmas cookies, royal icing, holiday baking, festive treats