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Pastel Baskets Royal Icing Sugar Cookies

These pastel sugar cookies are perfect for celebrations and special occasions. Decorated with royal icing to resemble cute baskets, they are sure to impress your guests and add a festive touch to any dessert table.

The recipe is simple and allows for creativity in decorating. You can customize the colors and designs to match your theme or event.

Charming Pastel Basket Sugar Cookies Recipe

Pastel sugar cookies shaped like baskets, decorated with royal icing in various colors, displayed on a white plate.

This recipe yields soft and buttery sugar cookies that are easy to shape and decorate. The royal icing adds a beautiful finish and can be used to create intricate designs. The entire process takes about 2 hours, including baking and decorating, and makes approximately 24 cookies.

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • Food coloring (various pastel colors)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (for royal icing)
  • 2 tablespoons meringue powder
  • 6 tablespoons water (adjust as needed)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and extracts. Gradually add the flour mixture until combined.
  2. Chill the Dough: Divide the dough into two portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  4. Roll and Cut: On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  5. Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. Make Royal Icing: In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water. Beat until the icing reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency. Divide into bowls and tint with food coloring as desired.
  7. Decorate: Use piping bags to outline and fill the cookies with royal icing. Allow the icing to dry completely before serving or storing.

Cook and Prep Times

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Chill Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 2 hours

Nutrition Information

  • Servings: 24 cookies
  • Calories: 150kcal
  • Fat: 6g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g

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