4th of July Sugar Cookies and Royal Icing Recipe

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with similar texture.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: cornstarch + granulated sugar

Erythritol is a low-calorie sweetener.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Divide the dough into three portions.

Color one portion with red food coloring, another with blue food coloring, and leave the third plain.

Roll out each colored dough between parchment paper to about 1/4 inch thick.

Cut out shapes using cookie cutters, placing them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.

Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.

In a bowl, mix powdered sugar with milk to create icing, adjusting for desired consistency.

Decorate cooled cookies with icing and sprinkles as desired.

Cooking Techniques

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