1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (4-1/4 cups) 3 tablespoon meringue powder ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla
To Store:
Layer cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
**Tip:
Meringue powder is a mixture of pasteurized dried egg whites, sugar, and edible gums. Look for it in the baking aisle of your supermarket or at a specialty food store.
title: “Shooting Star Cookies” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-18” author: “Goldie Muszynski”
1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla
Blue Dough:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla 1/4 tsp. blue gel food coloring or 1 Tbsp. blue liquid food coloring
Royal Icing:
1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon dried egg whites 1 tablespoon water Blue gel food coloring (optional)
Assembly:
Red colored sugar
