Cookies

SPRING SUGAR COOKIES AND ROYAL ICING

Heather Morales
March 29, 2017
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I love cookies. I love sweets in general, but there is something about a good cookie that makes everything feel better sometimes. These cookies are simple and unbelievably delicious!

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FOR THE COOKIES
1 cup butter softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. salt
2 1/2 cup flour
zest of one lemon

FOR THE ROYAL ICING
4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
2 tbsp. meringue powder
5 tbsp. water plus more to thin out as needed
TO MAKE THE COOKIES Add the butter to the bowl of your standing mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, and mix on medium high until the butter is light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and...
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Nutritions

Calories
220

Sodium
105mg
4% DV

Fat
8g
12% DV

Protein
2g
4% DV

Carbs
35g
12% DV

Fiber
0.7g
2% DV

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Nutritions

Calories
461

Sodium
983mg
40% DV

Fat
12g
19% DV

Protein
13g
26% DV

Carbs
73g
24% DV

Fiber
8g
34% DV