Description
A beautiful and delicious guide to creating floral-themed sugar cookies arranged in a bouquet, perfect for Mother’s Day gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 cups confectioners sugar
- 3 tbsp meringue powder
- Water as needed
- Gel food coloring
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar together until smooth.
- Mix in the egg and extracts.
- Sift and combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Chill dough for at least one hour before rolling.
- Cut into floral shapes and bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
- Prepare royal icing to outlining and flooding consistencies.
- Decorate with floral patterns and allow to dry completely.
Notes
High visual impact, professional bakery taste, customizable colors, and long shelf life for gifting.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 180 kcal per cookie