Best 4 Royal Icing For Easter Egg Puzzle Cookies Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where creativity meets tradition! In this article, we embark on a journey to discover the best recipe for "Royal Icing for Easter Egg Puzzle Cookies". As we approach the joyous occasion of Easter, let's focus on creating a sweet treat that not only tantalizes the taste buds but also brings a touch of festive cheer to your celebrations. Our focus lies in crafting the perfect royal icing, a crucial element in the assembly of these delectable puzzle cookies, transforming them into vibrant and visually appealing works of art. Join us as we explore the culinary landscape, uncovering the secrets behind a smooth, glossy, and delectable royal icing that will elevate your Easter egg puzzle cookies to the next level.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

EASTER EGG PUZZLE COOKIES



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We've hatched a new way to decorate and hunt for eggs, using our clever cookie-puzzle technique. Cut oval shapes out of sugar-cookie dough, "break" them into pieces after baking, and finish with pastel royal icing and sanding sugar. All that's left is to put these eggs back together again.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Royal Icing for Easter Egg Puzzle Cookies
Sanding sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Beat butter and granulated sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Reduce speed to low; add flour mixture, and beat until combined. Add vanilla. Wrap dough in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut out egg shapes with a 2 1/2-inch oval cutter. Transfer cookies to parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Bake until edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Upon removing from oven, cut into pieces with a sharp knife (if they're cool, it will be difficult to create clean edges). Let cool. Using a pastry bag fitted with a 1/8-inch tip and filled with royal icing, decorate as desired. Sprinkle with sanding sugar while icing is wet. If adding dots or stripes, let base layer dry first.

ROYAL ICING FOR EASTER EGG PUZZLE COOKIES



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Use this recipe to decorate our Easter Egg Puzzle Cookies.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound confectioners sugar
1/4 cup meringue powder
1/2 cup water, plus more if needed
Gel-paste food coloring in colors such as violet, lemon yellow, soft pink, or leaf green (sugarcraft.com), for tinting

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, meringue powder, and water in the bowl of a mixer. Beat on medium speed until smooth, about 4 minutes. (If icing is too thick, add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time.)
  • Divide icing into batches, and mix in a different shade of food coloring to each to tint.

PERFECT AND DELICIOUS ROYAL ICING



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This frosting will dry like traditional royal icing, but it doesn't suck all the flavor and moisture out of the cookies and it tastes absolutely delicious!

Provided by RainbowJewels

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cookie Frosting

Time 15m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup water
¼ cup meringue powder
7 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup (such as Karo®)
2 tablespoons shortening (such as Crisco®)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Whip water and meringue powder on high speed in a large bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy and soft peaks form, 7 to 10 minutes. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, shortening, and vanilla extract while mixing on low speed. Increase speed back to high and beat until well-combined and smooth, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Fat 0.6 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 4.1 mg, Sugar 18.2 g

ROYAL ICING I



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Perfect icing for your gingerbread houses!

Provided by Diane

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cookie Frosting

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 egg whites
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

  • Beat egg whites in a clean, large bowl with mixer at high speed until foamy (use only grade A clean, uncracked eggs). Gradually add sugar and lemon extract. Beat at high speed until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 7.1 mg, Sugar 15.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh eggs: Older eggs may not whip up as well and can cause the icing to be runny.
  • Whip the egg whites and sugar gradually: Start on low speed and gradually increase the speed as the whites begin to foam. This will help to prevent the whites from over-whipping and becoming dry.
  • Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form: This means that the peaks of the egg whites will stand straight up when the whisk is lifted out of the bowl.
  • Add the sugar slowly: Gradually add the sugar to the egg whites while whipping. This will help to prevent the icing from becoming grainy.
  • Use a clean bowl and whisk: Any grease or residue in the bowl or whisk can prevent the egg whites from whipping up properly.
  • Color the icing, if desired: You can add food coloring to the icing to create any color you like. Just be sure to use gel food coloring, as liquid food coloring can make the icing runny.
  • Use the icing immediately: Royal icing dries quickly, so it's best to use it as soon as it's made.

Conclusion:

Royal icing is a delicious and versatile icing that can be used to decorate cookies, cakes, and other desserts. It's easy to make and can be customized to any color or flavor. With a little practice, you'll be able to create beautiful and professional-looking decorations with royal icing.

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