Lily of the Valley Decorated Sugar Cookies
Delightful sugar cookies shaped like the Lily of the Valley flowers, adorned with vibrant royal icing, perfect for springtime celebrations.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour The base for fluffy texture.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda For rise.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder For rise.
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Should be softened to a creamy perfection.
- 1 1/2 cups sugar For sweetness that melts in your mouth.
- 1 egg Binds all elements together.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Infuses warmth and nostalgia.
- 1 teaspoon almond extract Adds a hint of nutty aroma.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness.
- 2-3 tablespoons milk To achieve the ideal consistency.
Decorating Icing
- White and green royal icing For decoration.
Instructions
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla, and almond extracts into the mixture and beat until smooth.
- Gently add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until combined. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until desired dough consistency is reached.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before decorating.
Decorating
- Use white icing for the lilies and green for the leaves to decorate each cookie.
- Allow the icing to set before serving or gifting.
Notes
Ensure your butter is softened properly and don’t skip chilling the dough to maintain the shape during baking. Watch cookies closely while baking to prevent overbaking.