The BEST Cut-Out cookie recipe you will ever taste! Finished my baking this weekend! Lots of cookies for plates and kids, its my favorite thing to do! I have the perfect Christmas cookie recipe and royal icing that is fast and easy.
Sugar Cookie Ingredients
- 1 c. {two sticks} of REAL unsalted BUTTER, softened
- 1 1/2 c. confectioner’s sugar
- 1 egg
- 2-3 tsp flavoring {pick what you like, I prefer almond}
- 2 1/2-2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter and confectioner’s sugar. Crack the egg into a separate bowl, and add the flavoring. I use emulsions, but extract also works well. Add that to the butter sugar mixture and mix until the egg is thoroughly incorporated. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then add little by little to the mixture. I can tell the dough is ready when most of it sticks to the paddle. When I touch it, it has a little give, but does not stick to my fingers.
- Roll out on parchment to about 1/4 an inch thick, use flour for dusting as necessary. Then, cut and bake at 400 degrees for 7-8 minutes. This version makes 2-2 1/2 dozen, doubled, it makes 4-5 dozen.
Royal Icing Ingredients
- 2 pounds {one bag} confectioner's sugar {907 grams}
- 5 tablespoons meringue powder {approximately 53 grams}
- 2-3 teaspoons oil-free extract or emulsion
- 1/2-3/4 cups warm water
Instructions
- Begin by stirring the flavoring into half the water.
- Using a paddle attachment, gently mix the sugar and meringue powder. It's not necessary to sift the sugar beforehand, but you can if you like.
- With the mixer on it's lowest setting slowly add the water/flavoring mix to the dry ingredients. As the water is added, the icing will become thick and lumpy.
- Continue to add the remaining water {this may or may not be the entire amount} until the mixture reaches a thick, honey like consistency. At this point, turn the mixer to medium speed and whip 2-4 minutes until this icing is thick and fluffy. Mixing time can vary greatly so watch carefully and stop mixing when the icing is this enough to form a soft peak.
If you're new to royal icing make sure to visit Sweet Sugar Belle's site with lots of tips and tutorials!
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