Description
hese Heart-Shaped Cookies with Royal Icing and Fondant Flowers are a perfect treat for any special occasion. With their sweet and buttery flavor, elegant royal icing decoration, and delicate fondant flowers, these cookies will impress your loved ones. Ideal for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or as a creative baking project, these cookies add a touch of elegance to any celebration.
Ingredients
For the Sugar Cookies:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
For the Royal Icing:
- 1 egg white (or 2 tablespoons meringue powder)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Water (to adjust the icing consistency)
- Pink and white food coloring
For the Fondant Flowers:
- 1 pack of white fondant
- Food coloring (pink, red, or any color you desire)
- Powdered sugar (for rolling)
- Flower-shaped fondant cutters
For Decoration:
- Edible glitter (optional)
- Heart-shaped sprinkles or pearls (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the Sugar Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract (if using). Mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes, then roll out to 1/4 inch thick. Cut heart shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
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Prepare Royal Icing:
- Beat egg white (or meringue powder) until frothy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice. Beat to stiff peaks.
- Divide into two bowls. Tint one with pink food coloring.
- Adjust consistency with water to pipe and flood the cookies.
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Decorate the Cookies:
- Outline cookies with pink royal icing.
- Flood the centers with thinned royal icing. Let dry for 1-2 hours.
- Roll fondant, cut out flowers, and color with food coloring if desired.
- Place fondant flowers on each cookie.
- Pipe decorative details with royal icing and add sprinkles if desired.
- Allow cookies to dry completely (3 hours).
Notes
- You can substitute store-bought fondant to save time.
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free butter and egg substitutes.
- Royal icing can be made ahead and stored for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies, Sweet Treats
- Method: Baking, Decorating
- Cuisine: American
