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Perfect Soft ABC Alphabet Sugar Cookies Recipe with Easy Royal Icing Tutorial

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Soft, pillowy sugar cookies with a tender texture perfect for detailed royal icing decorations. These alphabet cookies are ideal for educational fun, celebrations, and gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons (16 g) cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • For royal icing:
  • 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons meringue powder or egg whites
  • 5 tablespoons warm water
  • Gel food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl until pale and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until the dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thickness.
  7. Use alphabet cookie cutters to cut out letters and transfer to lined baking sheets.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until set but not browned.
  9. Cool cookies completely on wire racks before decorating.
  10. Prepare royal icing by combining powdered sugar and meringue powder, then slowly add warm water until glossy and pipeable. Tint with gel colors if desired.
  11. Decorate cookies using piping bags or squeeze bottles. Let the first layer dry about 15 minutes before adding details.
  12. Allow icing to harden for several hours or overnight before stacking or storing.

Notes

Chill dough for at least 1 hour to make rolling and cutting easier. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft. Keep royal icing covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying. Use a two-step piping method for smooth, glossy icing. Store cookies in airtight containers separated by parchment paper. Freeze uniced or fully decorated cookies for up to a month.

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