Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing

Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing

(8 dozen cookies)

6 c flour

3 tsp baking powder

2 c butter

2 c sugar

2 eggs

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp salt

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix dry ingredients and add to butter mixture. Mix well.

Chill 1-2 hours. Roll out to desired thickness and cut into desired shapes. Bake on ungreased baking sheet at 350 for 8-10 minutes or until just beginning to brown around the edges.

 Royal Icing

3/4 c warm water

5 tbsp meringue powder

1 tsp cream of tartar

2.25 lbs powdered sugar

Whisk warm water and meringue powder by hand until it is frothy and thickened, about 30 seconds. Add cream of tartar and whisk for 30 seconds more. Pour in all sugar at once and mix at low speed for 10 minutes, until icing is thick and creamy.

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