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Jadeite Inspired Sugar Cookies

Sugar cookies made with jadeite style cookie cutters!
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Ingredients
  

Sugar Cookie

  • 2 1/2 sticks butter softened
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 1/2 t. vanilla
  • 3 c. all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 t. baking powder
  • 1/2 t. salt

Royal Icing

  • 2 T. meringue powder
  • 6 T. water
  • 2 2/3 c. powdered sugar
  • gel food coloring

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Beat butter and sugar, until light and fluffy.
  • Add in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla.
  • In a seperate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Mix in flour mixture in two parts. Mix until just combined.
  • Use 1/4 of the dough and roll to a 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut out cookies and bake for 11-13 mintues
  • Prepare royal icing. Whisk the merigue powder and water for 3 minutes until foamy. Add powdered sugar and whisk until you have stiff peaks. Tint as needed with gel colors. Thin with water to get desired consistency.