Black and Gold Glamour Cookies: Perfect for Your New Year Celebration

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

• 2 1/2 cups (320g) all-purpose flour

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened

• 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Royal Icing:

• 3 cups (375g) powdered sugar

• 2 tablespoons meringue powder

• 4–6 tablespoons water

• Black gel food coloring

• Edible gold paint or gold dust

For Decoration:

• Gold sprinkles

• Edible gold leaf

• Piping bags and tips

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough:

   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

   • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.

   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.

2. Chill the Dough:

   • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

3. Roll and Cut Shapes:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

   • Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness and use cookie cutters to create star, rose, and other festive shapes.

4. Bake the Cookies:

   • Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool completely before decorating.

5. Prepare the Royal Icing:

   • In a large bowl, beat the powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water until the icing holds stiff peaks. Add black gel food coloring to achieve the desired shade.

6. Decorate the Cookies:

   • Use a piping bag to apply black icing to the cookies. Allow the icing to set slightly.

   • Add gold accents using edible gold paint, gold dust, or gold sprinkles. Apply edible gold leaf for a luxurious finish.