Ingredients
Scale
- 2 and 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 4 cups (480g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoons meringue powder
- 9–10 tablespoons room-temperature water
- Gel food coloring kit for tinting
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat butter and sugar until smooth, then add egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined.
- Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thick and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Cut out cookies and bake for 11–12 minutes.
- Cool cookies before decorating with royal icing.
Notes
Measure flour accurately to avoid dry dough.
Ensure butter is at room temperature for better mixing.
Chill dough for easier rolling and cutting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg