Please excuse my bouts of MIA. This has been a particularly stressful time for me. I’ve been super busy with my studies and a few other things. But, I would not feel right if I left another day go by without updating Il Dolce Bacio. So, today I am going to share with you a recipe I made a little while back, but never thought to actually post - Sugar Cookies with a Royal Icing!
This recipe is very easy. And the fact that I didn’t prepare the cookies from scratch may be the reason why I was a little hesitant about posting it. But then again, who doesn’t like quick and easy desserts?
I used the new flower shaped cookie cutters I recently bought to be a little festive with the beautiful spring weather we’ve been blessed with!
In the meantime, I have been working hard in the kitchen to perfect a croissant recipe. I’m planning a big Paris themed post here on my blog and I cannot wait to share with you a few of the Parisian recipes I’ve been working on.
Until then!
Royal Sugar Cookies
(Icing adapted from Joy of Baking)
Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
For cookies you will need:
1 package Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie mix
(Includes):
1/3 cup butter, margarine or spread, softened (not melted)
1 egg
1 tablespoon AP flour
For Royal Icing:
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups confectioner’s sugar, sifted
Approximately 2 drops of red food dye
Sugar sprinkles (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Prepare Sugar Cookie mix as directed on the back of package. NOTE: make sure to follow the directions next to cutout cookies and not drop cookies!
After cookies are done baking, transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
Prepare the Royal Icing by beating the eggs whites and lemon juice with your electric mixer. Add the sifted powdered sugar and beat on low speed until combined and smooth. The icing needs to be used immediately or transferred to an airtight container as royal icing hardens when exposed to air. Cover with plastic wrap when not in use
Enjoy!
xx,
Tammy♥
It's nice to see you back, Tammy. My children and I were just talking about sugar cookies this afternoon and I am glad I'm reading about it now. This must be a sign for me to make some. Good luck with your studies. I hope you find time to relax and unwind. Take care.
ReplyDeleteTammy, love these girly pink sugar cookies! Look forward to your Paris themed post.
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Cookies look good. Yummy!
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of cookies I had when I was small - similar shape but without the icing.
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing! Hungry now!
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thebohemiangoods.blogspot.com
How cute! Can't wait to see your Paris post :)
ReplyDeleteDarling cookies! And I'm also looking forward to your croissants...mmmmmm. Nice to see you back :)
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your Paris posts and glad to see you here again. From time to time we all succumb to a semi homemade enhancement. No worries.
ReplyDeleteI'm on a blogging break myself! But I did want to say these look delicious and I am going to copy the recipe! Thanks, especially, for the Royal Icing Recipe! Take care,
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Gloria
Delicious and so beautiful, I could enjoy a plateful :)
ReplyDeleteGood to see you back Tammy and good luck with your studies , looking forward to the paris theme :)
ReplyDeleteYour cookies are so pretty Tammy! I understand you being busy - hope things let up for you soon! Can't wait to see your Paris post. xoxo
ReplyDeleteI like your new look and your new header too! So cute.
ReplyDeleteSuper lovely blog!
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colormenana.blogspot.com
Tammy, I love the new look !! "In bocca al lupo" (good luck) for your studies... I'm also super busy and have to update my blog!! Your cookies are beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteDear Bella, You are an angel. I know that your readers are going to love your Paris themed posts when they arrive. In the meantime, yes everyone loves a recipe that is quick, easy and delicious. These cookies fit all three categories. I love you so much. Your Mom xoxoxo
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ReplyDeletelooks so yummy!xx
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Tammy your cookies look lovely - that was very thoughtful of you to take a break to think of all of us following your blog. Good luck with your exams and studies, as endless as it all seems, they too come to an end, so give it all you've got and you will be successful.
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