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Perfect Firework Sugar Cookies Recipe Easy Royal Icing for Celebrations

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These Perfect Firework Sugar Cookies feature a tender, buttery texture with crisp edges and vibrant royal icing that mimics fireworks, perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened (room temperature)
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons meringue powder
  • 5 tablespoons (75 ml) warm water
  • Food coloring gels in red, blue, and white
  • Optional: a few drops of lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using a mixer, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed until dough forms and no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
  6. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
  7. Lightly flour work surface and rolling pin. Roll dough to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thickness.
  8. Use star-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies. Transfer to prepared baking sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges just start to turn golden. Cookies should look set but still soft in the center.
  10. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  11. To make royal icing, combine powdered sugar and meringue powder in a large bowl. Gradually add warm water while mixing until stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes. Adjust consistency as needed.
  12. Divide icing into separate bowls and tint with red and blue gel colors, leaving some white.
  13. Fill piping bags with colored icing. Outline each cookie with white icing, then fill in with red and blue in bursts or stripes to mimic fireworks. Use a toothpick or food-safe brush to create starbursts and spark effects.
  14. Let icing dry completely, usually a few hours or overnight.

Notes

Chill dough for at least 1 hour to maintain shape and ease rolling. Use gel food coloring for vibrant hues without thinning icing. Practice piping on parchment paper before decorating cookies. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies tender. Royal icing takes 2-4 hours to dry to touch and up to 24 hours to harden completely. Dough can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 1 month. Store decorated cookies at room temperature in airtight containers for up to 5 days.

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Keywords: sugar cookies, royal icing, firework cookies, celebration cookies, easy sugar cookies, festive cookies, holiday cookies

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