INGREDIENTS
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2 and 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour(spoon & leveled)
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup (1 and 1/2 sticks; 180g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
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1 large egg, at room temperature
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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**Optional: 1/4 tsp. almond extract (Yields an outstanding flavor)
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*****Royal Icing****
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4 cups (480g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
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3 Tablespoons meringue powder
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6 to 8 Tablespoons room temperature water
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black, orange, and red food coloring