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Best Sugar Cookie Cutouts: Easy Decorating with Royal Icing

Best Sugar Cookie Cutouts for Decorating with Royal Icing
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Learn how to make the best sugar cookie cutouts that are perfect for decorating with royal icing!

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
  2. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and extracts to the butter mixture and mix well.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
  5. Chill the dough for at least one hour.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into shapes.
  8. Place cutouts on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  9. Allow cookies to cool before decorating with royal icing.

Notes

  • Make sure the cookies are completely cool before icing to prevent melting.
  • You can add food coloring to the royal icing for colorful designs.

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Keywords: sugar cookies, royal icing, cookie cutouts

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