How To Decorate Simple Valentine’s Day Cookies With Royal Icing Recipe
Discover how to decorate Valentine’s Day cookies with royal icing using simple, creative techniques. Perfect for beginners, festive treats!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A (no cooking involved)
- Total Time: 20 minutes + 4 hours drying time
- Yield: 12 decorated cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Decorating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 sugar cookies (baked and cooled)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons meringue powder
- 4-6 tablespoons water
- Food coloring (red, pink, white)
Instructions
- Prepare Royal Icing: In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water until smooth. Divide into bowls and add food coloring.
- Outline Cookies: Fill a piping bag with stiff icing and outline the cookies. Let it dry for 15 minutes.
- Flood the Cookies: Thin the icing slightly and flood the center of the cookie. Use a toothpick to spread evenly.
- Decorate: Use different colors to create designs like hearts, polka dots, or stripes.
- Set & Dry: Allow the cookies to dry completely for 4-6 hours or overnight.
Notes
- Keep icing covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying out while working.
- For vibrant colors, use gel food coloring.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg