TOO PRETTY TO EAT
I had a cookie decorating business for 12 years. I lived and breathed cookies and cookie cutters. Whenever I see edible works of art, and there are many out there, it brings back some good memories.
Here is the best sugar cookie recipe I have ever used and the recipe for making your "royal icing" actually taste good!
SUGAR COOKIES
2 c. butter (no substitutions)
4 egg yolks
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
4 - 4 1/2 c. flour
Mix dough and chill for at least an hour. Roll out on floured board to 1/4" thickness and cut as desired. Place on Parchment covered cookie sheet and bake at 350 for approx. 12 minutes.
ROYAL ICING
2 lbs powdered sugar
3 TBS powdered egg whites
Place the dry ingredients in your
Kitchen Aid and mix. Slowly add water to thin. To flavor add...
1/4 tsp almond flavoring
1/2 tsp clear vanilla
1/2 tsp butter flavoring
OPTIONS - 1/4 tsp orange extract
1/4 tsp mint extract
Happy Decorating!
