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Perfect Class of 2026 Cookie Pizza Recipe with Easy Royal Icing Decoration Tutorial

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A celebratory cookie pizza featuring a soft, chewy sugar cookie base decorated with smooth, colorful royal icing. Perfect for parties and special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon (4 g) baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
  • 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 3 tablespoons (21 g) pasteurized egg whites or meringue powder
  • 4 tablespoons (60 ml) fresh lemon juice or water
  • Food coloring gels, assorted colors
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla or almond extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease a large round baking or pizza pan and line it with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Mix in the large room-temperature egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan. Press and spread the dough evenly to cover the pan, smoothing the surface.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are golden and center is set but still soft. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  8. Prepare royal icing by beating powdered sugar with meringue powder and lemon juice or water on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes. Add vanilla or almond extract if desired.
  9. Divide royal icing into smaller bowls and tint each with gel food coloring. Keep covered with a damp cloth until ready to use.
  10. Spread a thin base layer of white icing on the cookie pizza using an offset spatula or piping bags. Allow to crust for 15-20 minutes.
  11. Pipe names, ‘Class of 2026,’ and other decorations on top. Let each color set slightly before adding another.
  12. Let the decorated cookie pizza dry at room temperature for several hours or overnight to fully set the royal icing.
  13. Slice and serve.

Notes

If edges brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking. Practice piping on parchment paper if new to royal icing. Chill dough before baking for cleaner edges. Store leftovers in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerated up to a week. Freeze wrapped for up to 2 months.

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