How To Decorate Simple Valentine’s Day Cookies With Royal Icing Recipe
Discover how to decorate simple Valentine’s Day cookies with royal icing. This step-by-step guide will show you the best way to create beautiful, festive designs for your holiday treats. Perfect for beginners looking to make creative, delicious Valentine’s cookies!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes + drying time
- Yield: 12 decorated cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Decorating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 sugar cookies (baked and cooled)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons meringue powder
- 3–4 tablespoons water
- Food coloring (red, pink, white)
- Piping bags and tips
Instructions
- Prepare the royal icing: Whisk powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water until smooth and glossy. Divide into bowls and color as desired.
- Thin the icing for flooding: Add small amounts of water to achieve a thinner consistency for filling cookies.
- Outline the cookies: Use a piping bag with a small tip to outline your designs. Let it dry for a few minutes.
- Flood the cookies: Fill the outlined areas with thinned icing. Use a toothpick to spread it evenly or pop air bubbles.
- Add details: Once the base layer is dry, use a thicker icing to pipe details like hearts, dots, or lines.
- Dry and serve: Allow cookies to dry completely before stacking or serving.
Notes
- Allow at least 4-6 hours for the icing to fully set.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant, non-watery colors.
- Store decorated cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 15mg