These adorable cookies are so much fun to make. They are great for party favors. You can use a cupcake cookie cutter (if you have one) or you can draw the pattern on a piece of paper (as I did) and cut each cookie out with a knife. After the cookies are baked and cooled, make the royal icing. Color the icing using food coloring and decorate the cookies. I also used sprinkles and candies to decorate. Once the icing dries, wrap in cellophane and tie with a cute ribbon. These cookies are a little time-consuming but well worth it!
Sugar Cookies
1 1/2 c. butter, softened
2 c. white sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
5 c. all purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time and add vanilla. Stir in the flour, gradually. Add baking powder and salt. Cover and chill dough for at least an hour (up to overnight). Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Roll out dough on a floured surface. Roll to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes. Place cookies 1 inch apart on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes until just golden around edges. Remove from oven and cool completely before decorating.
Royal Icing
3 Tbls. meringue powder
4 c. powdered sugar
6 Tbls. warm water
Add meringue powder, powdered sugar and warm water to mixing bowl. Beat on low for 7 minutes with a standing mixer or 10 minutes with a hand mixer. Add more water if too thick. Color using food coloring (I used gel coloring to get more intense colors).
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