Soft Sugar Cookies with Easter Icing

12m
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1Beat 3 tbsp meringue powder with 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup warm water until frothy.
  2. 2Slowly add 4 cups powdered sugar until the mixture is glossy.
  3. 3Add vanilla to taste and more water if needed.
  4. 4Cream together 1 cup of softened butter and 1.5 cups of sugar until fluffy.
  5. 5Add 2 eggs and beat well.
  6. 6Add 1 cup of sour cream and 1.5 tsp of vanilla, blend well.
  7. 7Add 4.5 cups of flour, 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of baking soda, and 1/2 tsp of nutmeg.
  8. 8Chill the dough for several hours or overnight.
  9. 9Roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness, cut out shapes, and bake at 375 for 8-12 minutes, until edges are barely golden.
  10. 10Once the cookies are cool, pipe icing onto the cookies.
  11. 11Use a toothpick to create designs in the icing.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp meringue powder
  • 0.33 cup warm water
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup soft butter
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla
  • 4.5 cups flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg

Equipment

piping bagtoothpick