King Arthur Holiday Butter Cookies And Icing That H

Name: King Arthur Holiday Butter Cookies And Icing That Hardens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: COOKIES; 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 cup butter, plus 2 tablespoons at room temperture; 1 egg yolk, large; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla; 2 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; ICING; 2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1 1/2 tablespoons milk; food coloring (optional)

Servings: persons

COOKIES
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter, plus 2 tablespoons at room temperture
1 egg yolk, large
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
ICING
2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 1/2 tablespoons milk
food coloring (optional)

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COOKIES:
2
Beat together sugar, butter, egg youlk, salt and flavor.
3
Stir in flour to make a chohesive dough, adding a couple teaspoons of water if necessary.
4
Divide dough in half, shape each in a flattened disk and wrap in plastic.
5
Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
6
Let dough soften for about 20 to 30 minutes before rolling.
7
Roll dough 1/8 inch to 3/16 inch thick.
8
Cut shapes with a cutter.
9
Place cookies on ungreased or parchment lined baking sheets and bake in preheated 350 oven for 12 to 14 minutes, until set and barely browned around edges.
10
Remove from oven, cool on the pan.
11
Repeat with remaining pice of dough.
12
ICING:
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Combine sugar, corn syrup and milk to make a soft spreadable icing.
14
Tint icing with food color as desired.
15
Spread icing on cookies.
16
Sprinkle with colored sugar or other decorations.
17
Allow icing to harden before storing cookies.

1431

kcal

Calories

Fat

240

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.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: COOKIES, 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, 1 cup butter, plus 2 tablespoons at room temperture, 1 egg yolk, large, and more.

Yes, King Arthur Holiday Butter Cookies And Icing That Hardens 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!

King Arthur Holiday Butter Cookies And Icing That Hardens

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