1 1/2 c. granulated sugar Grated zest of 1 orange large eggs vanilla extract all-purpose flour baking powder For the cookies: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment ...

If you ever wondered what the secret is to perfectly frosted cut-out sugar cookies, we’ll fill you in: royal ... icing as is for gingerbread house mortar. For decorative piping, beat in 1/2 ...

Remove from the oven and cool for at least 30 minutes before icing. Transfer a few tablespoons of the royal icing to a small ... the edges of the heart shaped cookies. Set them aside to dry.

1 1/2 c. For the cookies ... up to three days and frozen for up to two months. Let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight before rolling it out. The royal icing can be made up to three days ...