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Christmas Present Cookies

Festive Christmas Present Cookies soft sugar cookies decorated with colorful royal icing and sparkling sprinkles, perfect for gifting or holiday gatherings.
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Ingredients
  

Sugar Cookie Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract or almond extract
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

Royal Icing Ingredients

  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 3 tbsp meringue powder
  • 8 –10 tbsp water adjust as needed
  • Food coloring red, green, blue, pink, yellow, or any festive colors
  • Edible glitter or festive sprinkles optional

Instructions
 

  • Beat butter and sugar, add egg and vanilla, then stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Chill 1 hour.
  • Roll dough ¼-inch thick, cut shapes, place on parchment-lined sheets.
  • Bake 8–10 min until edges are golden; cool completely.
  • Mix powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water to soft peaks; color as desired.
  • Pipe outlines, flood centers, add details and sprinkles while icing is wet.