# Ingredient List:
→ Diamond Sugar Cookies
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Royal Icing
08 - 2 cups powdered sugar
09 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
10 - 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
11 - 1/2 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract
12 - Gel food coloring (silver, light blue, clear sparkle, etc.)
→ Edible Rings & Garnishes
13 - 1 cup white chocolate, melted
14 - 1/2 cup silver dragées or edible pearls
15 - 1/2 cup candied violets or rose petals (optional)
16 - 12 edible gold leaf sheets (optional)
17 - 1/2 cup fresh raspberries or strawberries
# Steps:
01 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Use diamond and ring-shaped cookie cutters to cut shapes and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool completely.
02 - Combine powdered sugar, milk, light corn syrup, and almond or vanilla extract to form a smooth, thick icing. Divide the icing into separate bowls and tint with the desired gel colors. Pipe outlines and flood the cookies with icing. While the icing is still wet, decorate with silver dragées, edible pearls, or gold leaf to mimic gem-like accents. Allow icing to dry thoroughly.
03 - Arrange the decorated cookies artistically on a serving platter. Drizzle some cookies with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with edible silver decorations, pearls, or gold leaf. Enhance the presentation by garnishing the tray with candied petals and fresh raspberries or strawberries for visual contrast and elegance.
