Description
Delightful floral butter cookies topped with smooth royal icing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg white or 3 tablespoons meringue powder
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Gel food colors (pink, purple, green, yellow)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream the softened butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture gradually, mixing until you form a soft dough.
- Roll the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Roll the chilled dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness and use floral cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
- Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool the cookies completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare royal icing by beating egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gradually adding powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Tint the royal icing with gel food colors and decorate the cooled cookies using a piping bag.
- Allow the icing to set before serving or storing.
Notes
For extra flavorful cookies, consider browning the butter slightly before mixing. Use a rolling pin with guides for even thickness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg