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Christmas Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing for Festive Cheer!

Christmas Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing
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Deliciously sweet and festive Christmas sugar cookies decorated with royal icing, perfect for holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • Food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  5. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
  6. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  7. Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass, dipped in sugar.
  8. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
  9. To make royal icing, beat together powdered sugar, egg whites, and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
  10. Decorate cooled cookies with royal icing and food coloring as desired.

Notes

  • Ensure cookies are completely cooled before icing.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
  • Use different colors of icing for festive designs.

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