Simple Valentine’s Day Cookies With Royal Icing Recipe
Celebrate love with this easy Valentine’s Day cookies recipe featuring royal icing! These delightful treats are perfect for gifting, parties, or enjoying at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Royal Icing:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp meringue powder
- 3-4 tbsp water
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- For vibrant colors, use gel food coloring.
- Allow cookies to dry completely before stacking or storing.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
- For vibrant colors, use gel food coloring.
- Allow cookies to dry completely before stacking or storing.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg