Decorated Baseball Cookies with Royal Icing
Enjoy a delightful baking experience with these decorated baseball cookies, featuring a rich butter flavor and a sweet royal icing finish. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar Adds sweetness and smooth texture
- 2 sticks butter or margarine, room temperature Provides moisture and richness
- 2 tsp extract of your choice (vanilla or almond) Flavor enhancement
- 1 whole egg, room temperature Helps bind ingredients
- 2 tsp baking powder Contributes to leavening for a light texture
- 0.5 tsp salt Balances sweetness
- 3 cups flour Main structural component
Instructions
Preparing the Dough
- Cream together the butter and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg and the extract of your choice, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while mixing until the dough is formed.
- Divide the dough into halves, wrap in plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for an hour.
Baking
- Preheat the oven while the dough chills. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out one portion of the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden and set, then cool on a rack.
Decorating
- Once the cookies are cooled, decorate them with royal icing.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy creaming. Chill the dough adequately before rolling out to maintain shape. Use a light dusting of flour to prevent sticking.