Dare You Try This Sugar Cookie (Royal Icing Include

Name: Dare You Try This Sugar Cookie (Royal Icing Included)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, unsalted, room temperature; 1 egg, room temperature; 2 ½ cups flour; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons almond extract; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 egg whites; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 cups icing sugar; gel food coloring or paste food coloring

Servings: persons

1
For the cookies.
2
Preheat the oven to 375.
3
Cream the butter with a mixer on medium speed until white and smooth.
4
Add sugar and continue mixing on medium for 2-3 minutes.
5
Add the egg, almond and vanilla extract and mix well.
6
Stir in the flour and mix until well blended.
7
{if the mix is too runny...continue adding a bit more flour}.
8
Roll out the dough with a rolling pin and cut shapes as desired.
9
Place shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10
Bake for 8-15minutes, until the edges are just slightly golden.
11
Remove from the oven and cool on a cooling rack.
12
For the Royal Icing.
13
Beat the egg whites and lemon juice on a medium speed until a foam forms.
14
Add the icing sugar one cup at a time beating on slow until smooth.
15
Color with gel or paste.

1353

kcal

Calories

Fat

200

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, unsalted, room temperature, 1 egg, room temperature, 2 ½ cups flour, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Dare You Try This Sugar Cookie (Royal Icing Included) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Dare You Try This Sugar Cookie (Royal Icing Included)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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