Title: Cookie Creations Sugar Cookies
Category: Homemade Brand Name
Instructions:
Cookie Creations Sugar Cookies6 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups butter
2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix dry ingredients and add to butter mixture. Mix well. Chill for 1 to 2 hours. Roll to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into desired shapes. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. This recipe makes a lot of cookies, about 8 dozen 3-inch cookies. They are not soft and not crispy. They freeze well. Make a batch ahead of time, freeze them and then thaw them out before decorating. Cookie Creations' Royal Icing
3 tablespoons meringue powder
1/2 cup warm water
1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted (4 1/2 cups)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar Combine meringue powder, water, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream of tartar in a medium mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined; beat on high speed for 7 to 10 minutes or until mixture is very stiff. When not using icing, keep it covered with clear plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out. Makes 3 cups.
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