Christmas Royal Icing Cookies
Delightful Christmas Royal Icing Cookies that combine taste and creativity, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Decorating Ingredients
- Royal icing (for decorating)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. In another large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Gradually beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
Combine
- Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully combined. Your dough should look a bit crumbly but should hold together when pressed.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it chill in the fridge for about an hour.
Roll and Cut
- Once chilled, roll out your dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Use cookie cutters to make festive shapes and transfer them to lined baking sheets.
Bake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let them cool on a wire rack before decorating.
Decorating
- Prepare your royal icing, and use piping bags to create colorful accents.
- Practice on parchment paper before decorating your actual cookies.
Notes
Make sure your icing is thick enough to hold its shape yet smooth enough to spread slightly when piped. Use a toothpick to create designs within the icing while it’s still wet.