Description
Unleash the best flavor with our step-by-step guide to baking delicious, flavorful King Cake Cookies. This easy to bake recipe guarantees a treat!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- For the Glaze:
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
- 3–4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- Purple, green, and gold (or yellow) gel food coloring
- Optional: Mardi Gras sanding sugars or edible glitter
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in lemon zest, orange zest, nutmeg, cinnamon, and almond extract. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined.
- 2. Chill the Dough: Divide dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to 24 hours).
- 3. Roll and Cut: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disc to ¼-inch thickness. Cut out cookies with desired cutters and transfer to prepared baking sheets.
- 4. Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake. Let cool on sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 5. Make the Glaze: In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar and milk/cream until smooth. Divide into three bowls and color each with purple, green, and gold food coloring.
- 6. Decorate: Once cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread colored glazes over them. Add sanding sugars if desired. Let glaze set completely before serving or storing.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins