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 D...