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The 3-Ingredient Royal Icing Cookies Bakers Call 'Worth Every Minute'

Royal icing transforms simple cookies into stunning showstoppers, whether you’re baking for a special celebration or just because. These three easy recipes prove that decorating can be both effortless and rewarding—your friends and family will be asking for your secrets.

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Updated on Thu, 07 May 2026
Buttery homemade sugar cookies cut into shamrocks and topped with glossy royal icing, a delightful holiday treat. Save
Buttery homemade sugar cookies cut into shamrocks and topped with glossy royal icing, a delightful holiday treat. | citrusfold.com
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St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Sugar Cookies

Buttery homemade sugar cookies cut into shamrocks and topped with glossy royal icing, a delightful holiday treat.
Buttery homemade sugar cookies cut into shamrocks and topped with glossy royal icing, a delightful holiday treat. | citrusfold.com

The perfect festive treat—these shamrock-shaped sugar cookies are topped with vibrant green royal icing, making them a hit at any St. Patrick’s Day party.

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Princess Palace Heart & Star Cookies

Princess Palace Heart & Star Cookies
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So easy and so cute! My kids loved decorating these sparkling heart and star cookies and we all enjoyed the buttery flavor together. —JessBakes

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Warm Toasty Mitten Cookies

Warm & Toasty Mitten Cookie Display: Frosty cookies shaped like mittens, festively iced for memorable winter treats.
Warm & Toasty Mitten Cookie Display: Frosty cookies shaped like mittens, festively iced for memorable winter treats. | citrusfold.com

These cozy mitten-shaped cookies combine classic sugar cookie dough with colorful royal icing for a sweet winter treat—perfect for cookie swaps and snow days.

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