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