Directions
- 1Beat 3 tbsp meringue powder with 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup warm water until frothy.
- 2Slowly add 4 cups powdered sugar until the mixture is glossy.
- 3Add vanilla to taste and more water if needed.
- 4Cream together 1 cup of softened butter and 1.5 cups of sugar until fluffy.
- 5Add 2 eggs and beat well.
- 6Add 1 cup of sour cream and 1.5 tsp of vanilla, blend well.
- 7Add 4.5 cups of flour, 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of baking soda, and 1/2 tsp of nutmeg.
- 8Chill the dough for several hours or overnight.
- 9Roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness, cut out shapes, and bake at 375 for 8-12 minutes, until edges are barely golden.
- 10Once the cookies are cool, pipe icing onto the cookies.
- 11Use a toothpick to create designs in the icing.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp meringue powder
- 0.33 cup warm water
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup soft butter
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1.5 tsp vanilla
- 4.5 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp nutmeg
Equipment
piping bagtoothpick
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