Description
Delicious Thanksgiving cookies with royal icing that are perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons meringue powder
- 1/4 cup water
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into Thanksgiving-themed shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
- For royal icing, mix powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water until stiff peaks form.
- Divide icing and add food coloring if desired. Decorate cooled cookies.
- Let icing dry completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before rolling for easier handling.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Adjust icing consistency by adding more water or powdered sugar as needed.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving cookies, royal icing, holiday dessert, sugar cookies