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easter cookies royal icing

Easter Cookies Royal Icing: 7 Steps to Sweet Joy

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious Easter cookies decorated with royal icing.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons meringue powder
  • 6 tablespoons water
  • Food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix well.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
  6. Roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes.
  7. Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  8. Let cookies cool completely before decorating.
  9. For royal icing, mix powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water until smooth.
  10. Add food coloring if desired and decorate cookies.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container.
  • Use a piping bag for detailed icing work.
  • Let icing dry completely before stacking cookies.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: Easter cookies, royal icing, cookie decorating