Description

Baby in Bloom Cookies are soft, buttery sugar cookies decorated with delicate floral royal icing designs. Perfect for baby showers, gender reveals, and celebrations, these cookies hold their shape beautifully, taste amazing, and can be customized in pink, blue, or neutral pastel tones.

Ingredients

Scale

Cookies

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon fine salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)

Royal Icing

3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons meringue powder
4–6 tablespoons warm water
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Gel food coloring (pastels)
Edible pearls or sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
Divide dough into discs, wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets.
Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut into shapes.
Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set.
Cool completely before decorating.
Prepare royal icing and decorate cookies as desired.
Allow icing to dry fully before storing.

Notes

For best results, chill dough thoroughly and allow icing to dry overnight. Avoid decorating warm cookies to prevent icing melt.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 140
Sugar: 13g
Sodium: 60mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: 0.3g
Protein: 1.5g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: baby shower cookies, baby in bloom cookies, decorated sugar cookies, royal icing cookies