Description

Indulge in the celebration with royal icing graduation cookies! These vibrant and delicious sugar cookies, adorned with colorful royal icing designs, are perfect for commemorating special milestones like graduations. Each bite is a delightful mix of sweetness and nostalgia, making them an essential treat for any festive occasion. Easy to customize, they can reflect the graduate's personality or school colors, ensuring that every cookie is as unique as the achievements they celebrate.

Ingredients

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2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
3 egg whites or 4 tsp meringue powder
Water (as needed)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk together flour and a pinch of salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until combined; chill dough for at least one hour.
Roll out dough on a floured surface to about a quarter-inch thickness. Cut shapes with cookie cutters and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool completely.
Prepare royal icing by beating powdered sugar with egg whites (or meringue powder) and enough water to achieve desired consistency. Decorate cooled cookies as desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 140
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: <1g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: - Substitute vanilla extract with almond extract for a different flavor. - Use gel food coloring for vibrant shades that match school colors. - Sprinkle colored nonpareils on wet icing before it sets for added texture.