Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies

"Looking for a great Valentine’s Day sugar cookie recipe? These classic sugar cookies are decorated with royal icing in beautiful Valentine’s Day designs...."

INGREDIENTS
20.25 oz all-purpose flour ((4.5 cups))
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
12.25 oz granulated sugar ((1.75 cups))
8 oz unsalted butter ((1 cup) at room temperature)
2 large eggs (at room temperature)
1 tsp vanilla extract ((can substitute lemon or almond extract))
2 TBSP buttermilk
6 TBSP meringue powder
3/4 cup water
1.5 lbs powdered sugar ((6 cups))
1.5 tsp light corn syrup
1/2 tsp almond extract ((can substitute lemon or clear vanilla extract))
Gel food coloring (I use Americolor brand)
Heart-shaped cookie cutter (about 3-3.5 inches wide)
Piping tips (#2 round tip, small star tip, leaf tip)
Piping bags and couplers
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