Description
Delightful and visually stunning floral butter cookies adorned with royal icing, perfect for celebrations and gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg white (or 2 tablespoons meringue powder) for icing
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Food coloring (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract, stirring until fully combined.
- Introduce the flour and salt gradually, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface.
- Cut out floral shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Cool the cookies completely on a wire rack.
- For royal icing, whisk the egg white or meringue powder with lemon juice until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Divide icing for colors and use food coloring to decorate cookies.
- Allow the icing to set before serving.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results. Avoid overbaking for soft centers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg