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Perfect Spring Flower Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing

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Soft, buttery sugar cookies decorated with vibrant royal icing in delicate spring flower shapes. A quick and easy recipe perfect for gatherings and gifts.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 4 cups (480 grams) powdered sugar (for royal icing)
  • 3 tablespoons pasteurized egg whites or meringue powder equivalent (for royal icing)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or water (for royal icing)
  • Food coloring gels (for decorating)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. Using an electric mixer, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix on low speed just until incorporated.
  5. Flatten dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness. Cut shapes using spring flower cookie cutters.
  8. Place cookies on baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges just start to turn golden. Avoid overbaking.
  10. Cool cookies completely on wire racks before decorating.
  11. For royal icing, beat powdered sugar, egg whites, and lemon juice until smooth and stiff peaks form (5-7 minutes). Divide and tint with food coloring gels.
  12. Use piping bags with small round tips to outline cookies, then flood with thinned icing. Use a toothpick to spread icing if needed.
  13. Allow icing to dry for several hours or overnight before storing or serving.

Notes

Chill dough for at least 1 hour to prevent spreading. Use rolling pin guides for even thickness. Practice piping on parchment paper before decorating cookies. Let outlines dry before flooding to prevent color bleeding. Store decorated cookies in airtight containers layered with parchment paper. Warm slightly stale cookies in a low oven (250°F) for 5 minutes without melting icing.

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