Description
Fun and festive royal icing cookies perfect for Valentine’s Day. These cookies are easy to make and customizable with different colors and designs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp meringue powder
- 3–4 tbsp water
- Food coloring (pink, red, white)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until dough forms.
- Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into heart shapes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
- For icing, mix powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water until smooth.
- Divide icing and tint with food coloring. Decorate cooled cookies.
- Let icing dry completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Dough can be chilled for 30 minutes if too soft.
- Use piping bags for detailed designs.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Valentine's Day, royal icing, cookies, fun, baking, dessert