Description
These Soft Sugar Cookies with Professional Royal Icing offer a delightful taste, easy preparation, and classic ingredients. Perfect for any occasion, these treats will be a hit with friends and family.
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 softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-low speed for 2 minutes.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla, mixing on medium-high for 20-30 seconds.
- Sift the dry ingredients and gradually add them to the mixer, pulsing until the dough comes together.
- Divide the dough, wrap portions in plastic, and place in the refrigerator for 1-3 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough to a thickness of 1/4" on a floured surface.
- Cut out shapes and arrange them 1" apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes until the surface appears dry for 3" cookies.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Whisk together icing ingredients on low for 7 minutes, then increase to medium-low for 2-3 minutes.
- Adjust the icing consistency for borders and flooding by adding water cautiously.
- Decorate the cookies and let them dry for 6-8 hours.
Notes
Ensure the butter is softened to the right temperature for better mixing.
Use a kitchen scale for accurate measurements of the flour if possible.
For best results, allow the iced cookies to dry completely before stacking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg