Description
These beautifully decorated Floral Bunny and Egg Sugar Cookies feature a buttery sugar cookie base, adorned with royal icing, delicate wafer paper florals, and shimmering gold accents. Perfect for springtime celebrations or thoughtful gifting.
Ingredients
For Sugar Cookies:
- ½ lb. unsalted butter
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
For Royal Icing and Decoration:
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoons meringue powder
- ½ cup warm water (plus extra as needed)
- 1 teaspoon bergamot or lemon extract
- Piping gel or corn syrup
- 4 sheets floral print wafer paper
- Gold luster dust (e.g., Pharaoh’s Gold)
- Vodka (for edible gold paint)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Cookie Dough
- Cream butter and sugar until just combined.
- Mix in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually add flour and salt; mix until dough forms.
- Roll dough flat between parchment sheets; chill 30 mins.
Step 2: Shape and Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
- Use bunny and egg-shaped cutters to form cookies.
- Chill cut shapes 15 mins; bake 12-15 mins until lightly golden.
- Cool completely before decorating.
Step 3: Decorate with Royal Icing
- Beat confectioners’ sugar, meringue powder, water, and flavoring until thick.
- Outline cookies; flood centers. Dry for at least 4 hours.
Step 4: Apply Wafer Paper and Gold Accents
- Cut wafer paper to cookie shapes; brush icing with piping gel.
- Gently place wafer paper onto cookies.
- Mix gold dust with vodka; paint cookie edges and add decorative splatters.
Notes
- Allow ample drying time for royal icing.
- Substitute flavorings to suit your taste.
- Store cookies in airtight containers in single layers to protect designs.
- Prep Time: 1 hour (plus chilling and drying time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Decorating
- Cuisine: American