Finally Fall, Frosted Sugar Cookie Leaves

Finally Fall, Frosted Sugar Cookie Leaves

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So I always admire the perfectly frosted sugar cookies on all these wonderful baking blogs I follow, but every time I frost cookies they look sloppy and the cookies don't always resemble the thing intended. Well, this time, I was bound and determined to learn how to decorate cookies with more care and beauty. I scoured the internet for tutorials, tips, and videos so I was almost certain to pull through or else.... Success!

They aren't quite as perfectly painted as some of the masters, but I'm on my way. Inspiration from here. I found the sugar cookie recipe awhile back on iambaker and have been using it ever since. I think the combo of almond and vanilla makes for a delicious flavor!

These lovely cookies are the perfect fall treat, and packed up, the perfect little season gift. I sent these to my relatives in South Dakota, whom I don't get to see nearly enough. Oh and don't forget the packaging, because these make fun gifts! Most of supplies used for packaging can be found at Michaels and Archivers.

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Ingredients

Sugar Cookie Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 4 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 tsp. almond extract
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 4 c. flour 

Frosting Ingredients/Garnish

  • 1 package royal icing mix
  • water
  • icing bags/tip #2 and/or clear plastic craft bottles
  • toothpicks
  • orange, yellow, and brown gel food coloring black/brown
  • sugar

Recipe Instructions

Sugar Cookie Instructions

  1. 1) Cream butter and sugar together with mixer until smooth.
  2. 2) Add in eggs, vanilla, and almond and stir until smooth.
  3. 3) Slowly add in flour, baking powder and salt, stirring until smooth with each addition.
  4. 4) Roll into three balls
  5. 5) Sandwich dough between two sheets of wax (or parchment) paper and roll until 1/4 in. thick
  6. 6) Refrigerate in sheets for an hour or until firm.
  7. 7) Dip cookie cuter into water and shake off.
  8. 8) Press firmly into dough.
  9. 9) Transfer cookies onto a baking mat lined baking sheet
  10. 10) Bake at 350 degrees for 6-8 minutes or until just starting to brown.
  11. 11) Let cool completely before icing.
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