19+ Christmas Sugar Cookies With Royal Icing Recipe Get Ready To Indulge!

Ingredients

For the cookies:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Red and green food coloring (optional)

For the royal icing:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons meringue powder
• 2-3 tablespoons warm water
• Red and green food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the dough

In a medium-sized bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

In a separate large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. If desired, add in a few drops of red and green food coloring to create a festive swirl effect.

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms. Divide the dough into two equal parts, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

2. Roll and cut the cookies

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). On a floured surface, roll out one of the dough portions to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use your favorite Christmas cookie cutters to cut out festive shapes. Place the cookies on a lined baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

3. Make the royal icing

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and meringue powder. Slowly add in the warm water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach a smooth and thick consistency. If desired, add in a few drops of red and green food coloring to create different colored icings.

4. Decorate the cookies

Once the cookies are completely cooled, use a piping bag or a small spoon to decorate them with the royal icing. Get creative and add different designs and patterns to make each cookie unique. Let the icing set for at least 1 hour before serving or packaging.

Now that you have a batch of beautifully decorated Christmas sugar cookies with royal icing, you can enjoy them with your loved ones or give them as thoughtful and delicious gifts. Happy holidays!