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BEST HOLIDAY SUGAR COOKIES

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Ingredients
  

SUGAR COOKIES

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups flour, plus more for rolling
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

ROYAL ICING

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon meringue powder
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons warm water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Food Coloring
  • Sprinkles

Instructions
 

SUGAR COOKIES

  • In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar together.
  • Add eggs and vanilla.
  • Add flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until just combined.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least one hour.
  • When the dough is chilled, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4" thick. Use the cookie cutter to cut out trees and place them on baking sheet.
  • Bake for 8 - 10 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool.

ROYAL ICING

  • In a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, combine powdered sugar, meringue powder water and vanilla on a low speed.
  • Once combined, switch the mixer to high speed and let mix until stiff peaks form and mixture is glossy.
  • Divide into separate bowls and add a few drops of desired food colorings to each.
  • Place icing in a piping bag and cut off the tip.
  • Drizzle icing over the trees. Wait 1 minute before adding sprinkles.

Notes

*Makes 40 Cookies