Bird-Shaped Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing



Using this simple recipe, make adorable bird, chick, or duckling shaped sugar cookies and decorate them with vibrant royal icing for a delightful treat. Ideal for themed parties or just plain baking fun!

Ingredients:
  • For Sugar Cookies:
  • - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • - 1 cup granulated sugar
  • - 1 large egg
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • For Royal Icing:
  • - 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • - 2 large egg whites
  • - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • - Food coloring optional
  • - Edible decorations optional

Instructions:

For Sugar Cookies: In a bowl, whisk together flour and salt

Set aside

In another bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together

Divide the dough in half, form two discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness

Cut out bird, chick, or duckling shapes using cookie cutters

Place the shapes on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely

For Royal Icing: In a bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar, egg whites, and lemon juice until smooth and glossy

If desired, separate the icing into smaller bowls and add food coloring to each for different colors

Transfer the icing to piping bags or squeeze bottles for decorating

Once the cookies are completely cool, decorate with the royal icing and add edible decorations if desired

Allow the icing to set before serving or storing the cookies

Enjoy your bird-shaped sugar cookies with royal icing!


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