Holiday Shortbread Cookies with Royal Icing

Quick Info

⏱️ 430 min • 🍽️ 24 servings • ⭐ 94%

Nutrition

231 cal • 2g protein • 37g carbs • 8g fat

Tags

[Desserts] • [Snacks] • [Under 45 Minutes] • [Under 1 Hour]

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 tablespoons meringue powder
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
• 4-6 tablespoons water
• Green, red, brown, blue, and yellow gel food coloring
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Instructions Preview

1. Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Line ba…
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking…
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together t…

…and 7 more steps

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Recipe by: Betsy Carter, Marissa Buie • From: Tasty