# Components:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Royal Icing & Decorations
08 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
09 - 1 1/2 tablespoons meringue powder
10 - 3 tablespoons water (plus additional as needed)
11 - Gel food coloring in pastel pink, lavender, turquoise, and teal
12 - Edible pearl sprinkles
13 - Edible shimmer dust (optional)
# Method:
01 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
02 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
03 - Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until fully combined.
04 - Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
05 - Divide the dough into two portions, shape each into a disc, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
06 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
07 - Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to a 1/4-inch thickness. Use a seashell-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes.
08 - Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing them 1 inch apart.
09 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Transfer cookies to cooling racks and cool completely.
10 - Combine powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water in a bowl. Beat until stiff peaks form. Divide and tint icing with desired gel colors.
11 - Pipe royal icing onto cooled cookies. Add edible pearl sprinkles and shimmer dust as desired. Let icing set before serving.
