1 cup unsalted butter (230 g), 2 sticks, cubed and chilled
1 cup sugar (200 g)
1 large egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For Decorating
white royal icing
2 cups blue royal icing (500 g)
red royal icing
light blue royal icing
1 cup blue sanding sugar (200 g)
Nutrition Info
Calories 259
Fat 11g
Carbs 37g
Fiber 0g
Sugar 23g
Protein 2g
How to Make It
1. Step
Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Step
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix with a fork.
3. Step
In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar with an electric hand mixer for 3-5 minutes, until butter and sugar are fully combined, but before the mixture becomes fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, and beat to incorporate. Add the flour mixture and mix until just combined, but crumbly. Finish mixing with your hands until the dough comes together in a ball.
4. Step
Transfer the dough to a floured surface. Lightly flour the top of the dough and roll out to about ¼-inch thick. Use cookie cutters of your choice to punch out cookies. Place the cookie cut-outs on the prepared baking sheets.
5. Step
Bake for 10 minutes, until lightly browned around the edges. Let cool completely.
6. Step
Decorate the cookies with royal icing and let dry completely, at least 3-4 hours or overnight.
