Classic Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing: Festive & Delicious Recipe
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About Classic Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing: Festive & Delicious Recipe
Indulge in the delightful crunch of these classic sugar cookies, expertly decorated with vibrant royal icing. This recipe delivers the perfect balance of buttery richness and delicate sweetness, making them irresistible for any occasion.From holiday celebrations to everyday treats, these cookies are a joy to bake and even more fun to decorate. Whether you're creating festive designs with family or impressing friends, their charming appearance and satisfying texture are sure to be a hit.This detailed guide ensures perfectly baked cookies every time, and the step-by-step icing instructions make decorating a breeze, even for beginners. Get ready for a baking adventure that's both delicious and rewarding!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep10 minutes
Cook14 minutes
Total24 minutes
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 3 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 cup Butter softened, unsalted
- 1 cup Sugar granulated
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Royal Icing
- 2 Egg Whites room temperature
- 2 tsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
- 3 cup Sugar also known as icing sugar, powdered
- 1.5 drops Gel Food Coloring blue, or your desired color
- 1 tbsp Water optional, for adjusting icing consistency
Instructions
Prepare the Cookie Dough
- Sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Bake the Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.
- Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool completely on wire racks.
Make the Royal Icing
- In a large bowl, beat egg whites until frothy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and lemon juice, beating until smooth and glossy. Add water, one teaspoon at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Divide icing into two bowls. Tint one portion with blue gel food coloring.
- Transfer each icing portion into separate piping bags fitted with your desired tips.
Decorate the Cookies
- Pipe an outline around the edge of each cooled cookie with white icing.
- Fill in the center with blue icing.
- Add white icing dots or other designs as desired.
- Let cookies dry completely (8-10 hours) before serving.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for Perfect Sugar Cookies:
- For extra flavor, use high-quality vanilla extract.
- Don't overmix the cookie dough, as this can result in tough cookies.
- Chill the dough thoroughly before rolling and cutting for easy handling and crisp edges.
- If your royal icing is too thick, add a teaspoon of water at a time until you reach the desired consistency. If it's too thin, add more powdered sugar.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 577kcalCarbohydrates: 108gProtein: 6gFat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8.4gSodium: 114mgFiber: 1gSugar: 80g
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Such a beautiful dish! Can’t wait to try it.
This is perfect! Can’t wait to taste it.
Love those hearts!!
Absolutely scrumptious! Thanks for the recipe.