Description
Fireworks Celebration Cookies are the perfect blend of festive fun and delicious flavor, making them an ideal treat for birthdays, holidays, or any special gathering. These buttery cookies are adorned with vibrant royal icing that mimics dazzling fireworks, adding a pop of color to your dessert table. With an easy decoration process suitable for bakers of all skill levels, you can create stunning designs that are sure to impress guests. Infused with vanilla and lemon, these cookies not only look great but taste amazing too! Whether you’re hosting a party or looking for a delightful gift, these cookies will light up any occasion and bring joy to your celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- optional: 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 3 Tablespoons meringue powder
- 9–10 Tablespoons room-temperature water
- gel food coloring
- optional: sanding sugar sprinkles and star sprinkles
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
- Beat softened butter and sugar in a mixer until creamy. Add egg and extracts; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mix until just blended.
- Divide dough, chill for 1-2 hours, then roll out to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Cut shapes from the dough and bake for 11-12 minutes.
- Cool cookies before decorating with royal icing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg