Description
These sugar cookies feature floral designs for spring bridal shower events. You will love the soft texture and sweet royal icing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons meringue powder
- 4 tablespoons warm water
- Food coloring gels
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl.
- Mix in the egg and extracts.
- Add the flour until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough to one quarter inch thickness.
- Cut shapes using your floral cookie cutters.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
- Cool the cookies on a wire rack.
- Whisk powdered sugar meringue powder and water for the icing.
- Tint the icing with food coloring.
- Pipe floral patterns onto the cooled cookies.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
- Use gel colors for bright shades.
- Store in your airtight container for one week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
Keywords: spring bridal shower cookies decorated floral sugar cookies wedding treats