Cookie Recipe
If you are looking for a sugar cookie to decorate, these are for you! These hold their shape!!
Ingredients
2 1/4 cup flour
1/4 t salt
3/4 cup sugar
12 T butter
1 egg
1 t vanilla
Instructions
Whisk together flour and salt and set aside. In another bowl mix butter and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add egg and vanilla. Add flour.
Refrigerate dough in plastic wrap.
Roll 1/4 inch thick.
Bake at 350 for 8-10 min
Royal Icing Recipe
For the frosting, I suggest cutting the meringue powder in half for a slightly softer icing. It will take a day or so to dry if you do, but it won't crack. Makes 5 cups
Ingredients
2 pounds {one bag} confectioner's sugar {907 grams}
5 tablespoons meringue powder {approximately 53 grams}
2-3 teaspoons oil-free extract or emulsion... vanilla
1/2-3/4 cups warm water
2 pounds {one bag} confectioner's sugar {907 grams}
5 tablespoons meringue powder {approximately 53 grams}
2-3 teaspoons oil-free extract or emulsion... vanilla
1/2-3/4 cups warm water
Instructions
Begin by stirring the flavoring into half the water. Using a paddle attachment, gently mix the sugar and meringue powder. It's not necessary to sift the sugar beforehand, but you can if you like.
With the mixer on it's lowest setting slowly add the water/flavoring mix to the dry ingredients. As the water is added, the icing will become thick and lumpy. Continue to add the remaining water {this may or may not be the entire amount} until the mixture reaches a thick, honey like consistency. At this point, turn the mixer to medium speed and whip 2-4 minutes until this icing is thick and fluffy. Mixing time can vary greatly so watch carefully and stop mixing when the icing is this enough to form a soft peak.
Begin by stirring the flavoring into half the water. Using a paddle attachment, gently mix the sugar and meringue powder. It's not necessary to sift the sugar beforehand, but you can if you like.
With the mixer on it's lowest setting slowly add the water/flavoring mix to the dry ingredients. As the water is added, the icing will become thick and lumpy. Continue to add the remaining water {this may or may not be the entire amount} until the mixture reaches a thick, honey like consistency. At this point, turn the mixer to medium speed and whip 2-4 minutes until this icing is thick and fluffy. Mixing time can vary greatly so watch carefully and stop mixing when the icing is this enough to form a soft peak.
Notes:
Don't be afraid to experiment by adding corn syrup, glycerin, or cream of tartar to the mixture. Use a fan for a smooth shiny finish. Royal icing can be affected by many variables. With a little time and patience, you will find your perfect match.
Don't be afraid to experiment by adding corn syrup, glycerin, or cream of tartar to the mixture. Use a fan for a smooth shiny finish. Royal icing can be affected by many variables. With a little time and patience, you will find your perfect match.
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