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Perfect Flower-Shaped Sugar Cookie Decorating Platter

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A charming and easy-to-make flower-shaped sugar cookie decorating platter perfect for beginners and celebrations. These tender, buttery cookies have a smooth surface ideal for decorating with royal icing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk (whole milk preferred)
  • For royal icing:
  • 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar
  • 2 large egg whites or 3 tbsp pasteurized meringue powder mixed with water
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Food coloring gels

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp salt. Set aside.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat 1 cup (227 g) softened unsalted butter with 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed.
  3. Add egg and vanilla: Beat in 1 large egg and 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with 2 tbsp milk. Mix on low speed until a smooth dough forms. If dough is too sticky, add more flour a tablespoon at a time.
  5. Chill the dough: Divide dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven and prepare pans: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  7. Roll and cut: On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thickness. Use flower-shaped cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Transfer cookies to baking sheets with a thin spatula.
  8. Bake: Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes or until edges just start to turn golden.
  9. Cool: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely before decorating.
  10. Prepare royal icing: Beat powdered sugar (4 cups / 480 g) with egg whites or meringue powder and 1 tsp lemon juice until smooth and glossy. Divide icing into bowls and tint with food coloring.
  11. Decorate: Use piping bags to outline each cookie with thicker icing consistency, then flood the center with thinned icing. Add details with different colors once base sets a bit.
  12. Dry: Allow decorated cookies to dry completely, ideally overnight, before stacking or serving.

Notes

If dough feels brittle after chilling, let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before rolling. For icing, adjust consistency by adding powdered sugar if too runny or a drop of water if too stiff. Use pasteurized egg whites or meringue powder to avoid salmonella risk. Dough can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 3 months. Let decorated cookies dry completely, ideally overnight, to avoid smudging.

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Keywords: sugar cookies, flower-shaped cookies, cookie decorating, royal icing, easy sugar cookies, beginner cookie decorating, party cookies

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