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Perfect ABC Letter Sugar Cookies Recipe Easy Homemade Colorful Icing Tutorial

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These ABC letter sugar cookies are quick, easy, and fun to make, featuring crisp edges, tender crumb, and vibrant royal icing decorations perfect for kids and parties.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened (room temperature)
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons meringue powder
  • 6 tablespoons warm water, adjust as needed
  • Gel food coloring in assorted colors
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon vanilla or almond extract for icing flavor

Instructions

  1. Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 ¾ cups sifted all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: Using an electric mixer, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 1 ½ cups granulated sugar on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg, vanilla, and cream: Beat in 1 large room-temperature egg, 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons heavy cream. Mix until just combined.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed. Finish combining by hand if needed. Dough should be soft but not sticky.
  5. Chill the dough: Flatten dough into a disk, wrap tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  7. Roll and cut letters: Lightly flour surface and rolling pin. Roll dough to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick. Use alphabet cookie cutters to cut letters and arrange 1 inch apart on baking sheets.
  8. Bake: Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes until edges just start to turn golden but cookies remain pale.
  9. Cool completely: Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool before icing.
  10. Make royal icing: In a bowl, combine 3 cups powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons meringue powder. Gradually add 6 tablespoons warm water, mixing until smooth. Add optional vanilla or almond extract. Adjust water for thick but pipeable consistency.
  11. Color and decorate: Divide icing into small bowls, tint with gel food coloring. Use piping bags or plastic bags with small snips to decorate cookies. Let icing dry for several hours or overnight.

Notes

Chill dough for at least 1 hour to keep letter shapes sharp. Use gel food coloring for vibrant icing without thinning. Outline icing first, let crust, then flood for smooth finish. Let decorated cookies dry overnight for best results. If dough is too soft after chilling, refrigerate 15-20 more minutes before rolling. Practice piping on parchment before decorating cookies.

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