Description
A simple sugar cookie recipe perfect for decorating with royal icing, ideal for holidays and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 and 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour
- 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 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Royal icing, glaze icing, or buttercream for decorating
- Assorted sprinkles
Instructions
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix well.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix until dough forms.
- Divide dough in half. Roll each portion to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Stack dough layers with parchment, refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets.
- Cut dough into shapes. Bake for 11–12 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
- Cool completely before decorating with icing and sprinkles.
Notes
- Chill dough for easier handling.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant icing.
- Store decorated cookies in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, royal icing, holiday baking, Christmas desserts, cookie decorating