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Easy Fun ABC Alphabet Sugar Cookies Recipe with Royal Icing Tutorial

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A playful and easy recipe for alphabet-shaped sugar cookies decorated with smooth, glossy royal icing. Perfect for all ages and occasions, these cookies combine simple pantry ingredients with creative decorating fun.

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 but not melted)
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons meringue powder
  • 5–6 tablespoons warm water
  • Food coloring gels or natural dyes
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon vanilla or almond extract for icing flavor

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: whisk together sifted flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl (about 5 minutes).
  2. Cream butter and sugar: beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
  3. Add wet ingredients: beat in egg and vanilla extract until combined, then stir in milk just until incorporated.
  4. Combine dough: gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed until dough forms; add more flour if too sticky.
  5. Chill dough: wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  7. Roll out dough: lightly flour surface and rolling pin; roll dough to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thickness.
  8. Cut cookies: use alphabet cookie cutters to cut letters; transfer to baking sheet spaced 1 inch apart.
  9. Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes until edges just start to turn golden; watch closely to avoid browning.
  10. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Prepare royal icing: combine powdered sugar and meringue powder; add warm water one tablespoon at a time until stiff peaks form; adjust consistency as needed.
  12. Divide icing into small bowls and tint with food coloring as desired.
  13. Decorate cookies: outline each letter with icing, then flood centers using a toothpick or small spatula; let icing set at room temperature for several hours or overnight.

Notes

If icing is too runny, add more powdered sugar; if too thick, add a few drops of water. Let decorated cookies dry overnight for best finish. Use gel food coloring to avoid thinning icing. Chill dough well before rolling to prevent sticking and shape loss. Dough can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated. Freeze undecorated cookies up to 3 months.

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Keywords: alphabet cookies, sugar cookies, royal icing, fun baking, kids baking, easy cookies, cookie decorating, ABC cookies

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