Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 3 cups (360g)
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (226g)
- Sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Large egg: 1
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Red and blue food coloring gel
For the Royal Icing:
- Egg white: 1
- Confectioners' sugar: 3 cups (360g)
- Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Prepare the cookies: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and egg until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Divide the dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the cookies: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out one half of the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/8 inch.
- Use a baseball-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Place the cookies on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Allow the cookies to cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the royal icing: In a clean bowl, whisk together the egg white and lemon juice.
- Gradually add the confectioners' sugar while whisking until stiff peaks form.
- Decorate the cookies: Divide the royal icing in half and tint one half red and the other half blue.
- Transfer the royal icing to piping bags fitted with round tips.
- Pipe the red royal icing around the edges of the cookies to create the stitching on a baseball.
- Pipe the blue royal icing in the center of the cookies to create the laces.
- Allow the royal icing to dry completely before serving.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 120 per cookie
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Fun and festive cookies perfect for baseball parties or themed events.
- Soft and chewy cookies with a sweet and crunchy royal icing.
- Easy to make with ingredients readily available in supermarkets.
User Comments:
- "These cookies were a huge hit at my son's baseball-themed party!"
- "The royal icing made these cookies extra special and they tasted delicious!"
- "I love the combination of red and blue icing for a baseball look."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If the dough is too sticky, refrigerate it for another 30 minutes before rolling out.
- If the royal icing is too thin, add more confectioners' sugar. If it's too thick, add a few drops of water.
- Let the royal icing dry completely before stacking or storing the cookies.
