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easter cookies royal icing

easter cookies royal icing

These delightful Easter cookies are not only festive but also fun to decorate with royal icing. Perfect for sharing with family and friends during the Easter holiday, they add a sweet touch to any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowls
  • 1 electric mixer or whisk
  • 1 rolling pin
  • 1 baking sheets
  • 1 parchment paper
  • 1 cookie cutters in shapes like bunnies, eggs, and flowers
  • 1 wire rack
  • 1 piping bags and tips for icing

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • food coloring (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In another large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer or whisk until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
  • Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for easier rolling.
  • Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the chilled dough to about ¼ inch thick.
  • Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
  • To make the royal icing, beat the egg whites in a mixing bowl until frothy.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until the icing is smooth and holds stiff peaks.
  • If desired, add almond extract and mix well.
  • Divide the royal icing into small bowls and tint with food coloring as desired.
  • Transfer the icing to piping bags and decorate the cooled cookies with your favorite designs.
  • Let the icing dry completely before serving.

Notes

Allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating to prevent the icing from melting.
You can substitute meringue powder for egg whites in the royal icing for a safer option. Just follow the instructions on the package for mixing ratios.
Store the decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.