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Perfect Black Cat Cookies Recipe with Easy Royal Icing

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Adorable black cat cookies with crisp edges, tender centers, and sweet royal icing—perfect for Halloween parties or cozy fall afternoons.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg white (or 2 tablespoons meringue powder)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Black gel food coloring
  • Water (adjust as needed for consistency)
  • White gel food coloring for whiskers
  • Edible pink and yellow food coloring for eyes and ears
  • Piping bags and small tips for precision

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a dough forms.
  4. Divide the dough into two portions, flatten into disks, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out one portion of dough on a floured surface to about ¼-inch (6mm) thickness.
  6. Use your black cat cookie cutter to cut shapes, placing them on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Repeat with the second disk of dough.
  7. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  8. In a medium bowl, whisk the powdered sugar, egg white (or meringue powder), and vanilla extract. Add water a teaspoon at a time until the icing reaches a thick but pipeable consistency.
  9. Divide the icing into bowls and add black gel food coloring to one. Use white, pink, and yellow coloring as needed for the details.
  10. Pipe the black icing onto the cookies to create the base. Let it dry for 15-20 minutes before adding the facial features with white, pink, and yellow icing. Allow the icing to fully set for several hours before serving.

Notes

[‘Chill your dough to help it hold its shape during baking.’, ‘Use gel food coloring for vibrant black icing without altering consistency.’, ‘Practice piping on parchment paper before decorating cookies.’, ‘Don’t overbake to maintain crisp edges and tender centers.’, ‘Cover royal icing with plastic wrap when not in use to prevent drying.’]

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Keywords: Halloween cookies, black cat cookies, royal icing cookies, festive treats, cookie decorating

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