Sugar Cookies For Decorating Recipe : Lindakendall

Sugar Cookies For Decorating Recipe

Sugar cookies are a classic treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to holidays. And best of all, they are easy to make and decorate.

If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make sugar cookie recipe, look no further. This recipe will yield about 2 dozen cookies, depending on the size of your cookie cutters.

Ingredients:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined.
Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch.
Cut out cookies using your desired cookie cutters.
Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are just beginning to brown.
Let cookies cool on a wire rack before decorating.

Tips for Decorating Sugar Cookies:

Use a variety of cookie cutters to create different shapes and sizes of cookies.
Get creative with your decorations. You can use frosting, sprinkles, candy melts, or anything else you can think of.
If you are using frosting, let it set for a few minutes before adding any other decorations.
If you are using candy melts, melt them in a double boiler or in the microwave according to the package directions.
Have fun! Decorating sugar cookies is a great way to express your creativity.

Royal Icing Recipe:

Royal icing is a hard, white icing that is perfect for decorating sugar cookies. It is made with meringue powder, which gives it a smooth, satiny finish. Royal icing can be tinted with food coloring to create any color you desire.

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons meringue powder
4 cups powdered sugar
6 tablespoons water

Instructions:

In a large bowl, whisk together the meringue powder and powdered sugar.
Add the water and whisk until the icing is smooth and shiny.
If the icing is too thick, add more water 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency.
If the icing is too thin, add more powdered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency.
Use the royal icing to decorate your sugar cookies.

Tips for Using Royal Icing:

Royal icing dries quickly, so it is important to work quickly when using it.
If the royal icing starts to get too thick, you can add a few drops of water to thin it out.
If the royal icing starts to get too thin, you can add a few tablespoons of powdered sugar to thicken it.
Royal icing can be used to create a variety of different designs, from simple outlines to intricate lacework.
Have fun! Decorating sugar cookies with royal icing is a great way to express your creativity.