Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons meringue powder
- ½ cup water (plus more as needed)
- Food coloring (various colors for decorating)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and extracts.
- Gradually add dry mixture until just combined. Divide dough into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough to ¼ inch thick and cut shapes with cookie cutters. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.
- For royal icing, beat powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water until stiff peaks form; tint with food coloring as desired.
- Decorate cooled cookies with icing and allow to dry completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg