Valentine Royal Icing Cookies
Delight in the art of cookie decoration with these scrumptious Valentine Royal Icing Cookies, perfect for expressing love and creativity through baking.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Can use dairy-free alternative if needed.
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 medium egg Can use flaxseed meal mixed with water for vegan.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Use gluten-free flour for gluten-free option.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Royal Icing Ingredients
- 2 large egg whites For vegan option, use aquafaba.
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- to taste food coloring Optional, for decorative purposes.
- to taste sprinkles Optional, for decorating.
Instructions
Preparation
- Ensure all your ingredients are at room temperature.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mixing
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture until a dough forms.
Baking
- Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out various shapes using cookie cutters and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.
Decorating
- Prepare the royal icing by beating egg whites, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until stiff peaks form.
- Decorate cooled cookies with royal icing using piping bags, adding food coloring if desired.
- Let the decorated cookies sit until the icing is firm.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. To freeze, layer with parchment paper. allow thawing at room temperature when ready to serve.