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Star Wars Sugar Cookies with Simple Royal Icing

A close-up of several decorated Star Wars sugar cookies, featuring R2-D2, Darth Vader, and Stormtrooper designs.
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Make these reliable sugar cookies and simple royal icing for decorating your favorite Star Wars characters. This recipe is perfect for creative expression and fandom gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For Royal Icing: 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons meringue powder
  • 6 tablespoons warm water

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use your Star Wars cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
  8. Place the cutouts onto the prepared baking sheets. Reroll scraps as needed.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. To make the royal icing, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar and meringue powder in a bowl.
  11. Gradually add the warm water, mixing until smooth. The icing should be thick but pourable. Add more water, one teaspoon at a time, if needed for outlining consistency.
  12. Divide the icing and color it using gel food coloring for your desired characters (e.g., black for Darth Vader, white/blue for R2-D2).
  13. Use a piping bag fitted with a small round tip to outline the cookies. Let the outline set for about 15 minutes.
  14. Fill in the outlined areas with the thinner flood consistency icing. Let the decorated sugar cookies dry completely, usually several hours or overnight, before stacking or serving.

Notes

  • For detailed character work, separate small amounts of icing and thin them further with a few drops of water to achieve a very thin consistency for fine details.
  • If you plan to bake for a May the 4th party, make the dough one day ahead and store it wrapped in the refrigerator.
  • This recipe works well for baking with children; let them handle the rolling and cutting steps.

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Find it online: https://onedishuniverse.com/star-wars-sugar-cookies-royal-icing-guide/