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Royal Iced Sugar Cookies

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Decorative and delicious sugar cookies topped with vibrant royal icing, perfect for holidays and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 3 to 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/4 cup water (or as needed)
  • Food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth and slightly fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until combined.
  5. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until a soft dough forms.
  6. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.
  7. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass. Add sprinkles now if you want them baked into the cookie.
  8. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are just golden. Remove to a rack to cool completely before icing.
  9. To make royal icing, beat egg whites in a bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar and water until it reaches a spreadable consistency.
  10. Use the royal icing to decorate the cooled cookies. Divide icing into bowls and color with food coloring if desired. Pipe outlines, flood centers, and add details once the base is set.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, consider using a gluten-free flour blend. For egg-free options, replace egg whites in the royal icing with a pasteurized egg white substitute.

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