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Perfect Firework Sugar Cookies Recipe Easy Royal Icing Tutorial for Celebrations

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These perfect firework sugar cookies are quick, easy, and festive treats decorated with smooth royal icing, ideal for celebrations and last-minute baking.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 large egg whites or 4 tablespoons meringue powder + 6 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vanilla extract
  • Gel food coloring in red, blue, yellow, and white

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon if using. Set aside.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until fluffy and pale.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until dough comes together. Chill for 15 minutes if too sticky.
  5. Chill the Dough: Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  7. Roll and Cut: Roll dough on lightly floured surface to ¼ inch thickness. Cut with firework-shaped cookie cutters and place on baking sheets 1 inch apart.
  8. Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are just golden. Centers will be soft but will firm as they cool.
  9. Cool Completely: Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before icing.
  10. Prepare Royal Icing: Beat powdered sugar with egg whites or meringue powder mixture and lemon juice or vanilla until glossy stiff peaks form (7-10 minutes). Adjust consistency with water as needed.
  11. Color Your Icing: Divide icing into small bowls and add gel food colors for red, blue, yellow, and leave some white.
  12. Decorate: Outline firework shapes with piping bags, let dry 5 minutes, then flood inside with thinned icing. Use toothpick to create bursts and details. Let dry several hours or overnight.

Notes

Chill dough to prevent spreading and keep shapes crisp. Use gel food coloring for best icing texture and drying. Let each icing layer dry before adding details to avoid bleeding. Practice piping on parchment paper before decorating cookies. Dough can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 2 months. Store decorated cookies in airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days or freeze with parchment layers.

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Keywords: sugar cookies, royal icing, firework cookies, celebration cookies, easy sugar cookies, festive cookies, holiday baking

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