Christmas Royal Icing Cookies

Christmas Royal Icing Cookies are the quintessential holiday treat, combining delicious buttery sugar cookies with vibrant royal icing decorations that capture the spirit of the season. Perfect for sharing or gifting, these cookies provide a fun baking activity for families and friends to enjoy together. With customizable designs, you can create cookies that reflect your unique holiday style, making them ideal for any festive gathering. Whether arranged on a platter or packaged in decorative boxes, these charming treats will surely delight everyone who tastes them.

Prep Time30 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time40 mins

Course: Dessert Cuisine: Holiday Keyword: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Chill your dough thoroughly to prevent spreading while baking. Experiment with various piping tips for intricate designs or textures. Servings: Approximately 24 cookies Calories: 130kcal Author: Tisha

Ingredients

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.

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