Description
These Soft Sugar Cookies with Professional Royal Icing are irresistibly delicious and easy to make. Perfect for any occasion, they feature a delightful flavor and simple preparation with key ingredients like butter and vanilla, ensuring a sweet treat that everyone will love.
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 softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-low for 2 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix on medium-high for 20-30 seconds.
- Sift the dry ingredients and add them to the mixture, pulsing until the dough just comes together.
- Divide the dough, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for 1-3 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line the baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the dough into shapes and place them 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes (for 3-inch cookies) until the surface is dry.
- Cool the cookies on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
- In a bowl, whisk the icing ingredients on low for 7 minutes, then increase to medium-low for 2-3 minutes.
- Adjust the consistency of the icing for border and flood icing with water as needed.
- Decorate the cookies and let them dry for 6-8 hours.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened to the specified temperature for the best texture.
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for several days.
Icing can be flavored or colored as desired to match any occasion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg