Description
Royal Icing Valentine Cookies are a romantic treat that perfectly embodies love and sweetness. These soft, buttery cookies topped with shiny royal icing are ideal for gifting or enjoying with loved ones. With an easy-to-follow recipe, you can create stunning, delicious cookies that will impress anyone. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any occasion, these delightful cookies are sure to bring smiles and joy to your celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 3 egg whites or 3 tbsp meringue powder mixed with 6 tbsp water
- Water (to achieve desired consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Cream the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: Whisk together flour and baking powder in another bowl. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Chill: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Roll and cut: Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick and cut shapes using cookie cutters.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden—cool completely on wire racks.
- Decorate: Beat powdered sugar with egg whites or meringue until smooth. Pipe outlines on cooled cookies, then flood with thinner icing for even coverage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg