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Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing

Irresistible Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing Recipe

Delightful Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing, perfect for Mother’s Day celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sugar Cookies
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Sifted for fine texture
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Superfine sugar for smoother texture
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 large Egg Can substitute with a flax egg for vegan
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Pure extract enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps cookies rise
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness
For the Royal Icing
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted to prevent lumps
  • 2 large Egg Whites Can use meringue powder as an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Can substitute with water if necessary
  • to taste Food Coloring Gel colors work best

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • cookie cutter
  • Piping bag
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes using an electric mixer.
  2. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  3. Gradually blend in the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until the dough forms. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thick and cut out heart shapes with a cookie cutter.
  6. Arrange the cut cookies on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the royal icing by whisking together powdered sugar, egg whites (or meringue powder), and lemon juice until smooth.
  10. Decorate the cooled cookies with royal icing using a piping bag, and allow the icing to set.
  11. Serve and enjoy your beautifully decorated heart-shaped sugar cookies!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUIron: 2mg

Notes

Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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