Spider Web Royal Icing Cookies
Spider Web Royal Icing Cookies are a delightful treat that combines whimsical artistry with enchanting flavors, making them perfect for Halloween or any festive gathering. These cookies feature a crisp outer layer, a chewy center, and stunning spider web designs made from royal icing. Gather your friends and family for a fun baking session that transforms simple ingredients into edible masterpieces!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for royal icing)
- 2 large egg whites (for royal icing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thick, cut with cookie cutters, and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely before decorating.
- For royal icing, beat powdered sugar with egg whites until stiff peaks form; pipe spider web designs on cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg