Sugar Cookies for Frosting

Ingredients

• Sugar Cookies

  • 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking powder
  • 1 pinch of salt 

  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (250 ml) sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs

• Royal Icing

  • 1 egg white 

  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) icing sugar
  • Food coloring, liquid or gel