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Perfect Edible Flower Sugar Cookies with Pastel Royal Icing

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Delicate sugar cookies topped with pastel royal icing and fresh edible flowers, offering a perfect balance of buttery texture and floral sweetness. Ideal for celebrations and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 3 tablespoons meringue powder or egg whites
  • 4–6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or water
  • Gel food coloring in pastel shades (pink, lavender, mint green, pale yellow)
  • Edible flowers (fresh pansies, violets, marigolds, borage), pesticide-free

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a mixer bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and optional almond extract. Mix until combined.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture in three parts, mixing on low speed until just combined. Dough will be soft but not sticky.
  5. Shape dough into two disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  7. Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch (6mm) thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
  8. Place cookies on baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges start to turn golden but centers remain soft.
  9. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack and cool completely before icing.
  10. To make royal icing, beat powdered sugar with meringue powder. Slowly add lemon juice or water and beat until stiff peaks form (5-7 minutes).
  11. Divide icing into bowls and tint with pastel gel colors as desired.
  12. Spread or pipe icing onto cooled cookies. While icing is wet, gently press edible flowers onto the surface.
  13. Let cookies dry at room temperature for at least 4 hours or overnight until icing is firm.

Notes

Use meringue powder instead of raw egg whites for safety and consistency. Chill dough thoroughly to prevent spreading. Press edible flowers gently to avoid bruising. Let icing dry fully for best results. Store cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. For vegan, use coconut oil and aquafaba.

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Keywords: sugar cookies, edible flowers, royal icing, pastel icing, homemade cookies, floral cookies, easy sugar cookies, celebration cookies

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