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Cozy Apple Shaped Sugar Cookies Recipe with Easy Cinnamon Royal Icing Tutorial

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These cozy apple-shaped sugar cookies feature a tender dough and a subtly spiced cinnamon royal icing, perfect for seasonal celebrations and casual gatherings. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they bring warmth and whimsy to your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour, sifted (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 large egg whites or 4 tbsp meringue powder + 6 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: a few drops of red food coloring
  • Optional for decorating: green fondant or icing for leaves
  • Optional for decorating: edible pearl dust or shimmer

Instructions

  1. Make the Sugar Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes if dough feels too soft.
  5. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Roll Out and Cut: Lightly flour your work surface and roll the dough to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thickness. Use apple-shaped cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Chill Cut Cookies: Refrigerate cut cookies for 10-15 minutes to prevent spreading.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes or until edges are just golden.
  9. Cool: Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before icing.
  10. Prepare the Cinnamon Royal Icing: Beat egg whites or meringue powder with water until frothy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cinnamon, beating on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 7-9 minutes.
  11. Color and Adjust: Add vanilla extract and mix gently. Add food coloring if desired. Adjust consistency with water or powdered sugar as needed.
  12. Decorate: Transfer icing to piping bags. Outline cookies first, then flood the inside. Use toothpicks to spread and smooth. Add green leaves or shimmer dust while icing is wet if using.
  13. Dry: Let decorated cookies dry uncovered at room temperature for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Notes

Chilling the dough and cut cookies is essential to maintain the crisp apple shape. Use room temperature ingredients for better texture. Pipe icing slowly and steadily for neat decoration. Keep icing covered with a damp cloth when not piping to prevent drying out. For raw egg concerns, use meringue powder instead of egg whites. Cookies freeze well for up to 2 months; thaw before decorating.

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