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Decorated Cookie Platters Recipe

American · Dessert · 55 min total

Create stunning cookie platters perfect for holidays or parties, with a simple sugar cookie base and royal icing decorations that are as fun to make as they are to eat.

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Assorted food coloring gels

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Whisk flour, baking soda, and baking powder together in a medium bowl.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract; beat until combined.
4. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Divide dough in half, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes and place on prepared baking sheets.
6. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
7. For royal icing: Beat powdered sugar, egg whites, and lemon juice until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes. Divide into bowls and tint with food coloring.
8. Transfer icing to piping bags with small tips. Outline cookies, then flood with thinned icing (add water a few drops at a time). Use a toothpick to spread and pop air bubbles.
9. Decorate with additional colors and patterns while icing is wet. Let dry completely, at least 4 hours or overnight.
10. Arrange cookies on platters, grouping by color or theme. Serve or store in airtight containers for up to 2 weeks.

Tips

• For crisp cookies, chill dough thoroughly before rolling.
• Royal icing dries hard; store decorated cookies in single layers with parchment between.
• To thin icing for flooding, add water drop by drop until it flows like honey.
• Use gel colors for vibrant shades without altering icing consistency.

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