12 DAYS OF COOKIE RECIPES 🍪 DAY 4 with lifeandsprinkles ! Today I’m making Candy Cane Sugar Cookies! (Sugar Cookie and Icing recipe from my cookbook Caketopia) SUGAR COOKIE INGREDIENTS 3 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tbsp vanilla 2 large eggs 1 tsp + 1/4 cup crushed candy canes (optional) ROYAL ICING INGREDIENTS 4 cups powdered sugar 6-7 tbsp water 1/4 cup meringue powder 1 tsp vanilla SUGAR COOKIES Place the butter, sugar, vanilla, and peppermint extract (if using) into a large bowl and beat until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time and beat on low until well incorporated. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into the bowl and mix until combined. Fold the crushed candy canes into the dough if using. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, flatten, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and cut out candy cane shapes. Bake in the oven at 350F for 7-10 minutes....