Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of these homemade Sugar Cookies with a creamy Royal Icing topping. These classic treats are perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to everyday desserts.
Ingredients
– 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
– 1 egg
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
– 3 tablespoons milk
– 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. – Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. – In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. – In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. – Beat in the egg and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until combined.
5. – Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. – Roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
7. – Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and place on the prepared baking sheets.
8. – Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
9. – Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. – In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, milk, corn syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla until smooth.
11. – Spread or pipe the royal icing onto the cooled cookies.
12. – Let the iced cookies sit at room temperature until the icing has set, about 30 minutes.
Notes
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. The royal icing may need to be thinned with a bit of additional milk if it becomes too thick over time.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American