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Fireworks Rainbow Sugar Explosion Cookies

Delightful vibrant sugar cookies topped with colorful royal icing and edible glitter, perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 12 pieces Sugar cookies (store-bought or homemade) Use store-bought for a quick option or bake your favorite recipe.
Icing and Decoration
  • 2 cups Royal icing (white and assorted colors) Prepare with food coloring for vibrant hues.
  • 1 cup Edible glitter or sprinkles Add on top of icing for sparkle.
  • Various Food coloring (various colors) For mixing into icing.
  • 1 set Piping bags For applying the colored icing.
  • 1 sheet Parchment paper To cover workspace and ensure easy cleanup.
  • 1 each Scissors For cutting piping bag tips.
  • 1 small Dish for mixing colors To blend food coloring with icing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Clear a large surface area in your kitchen and cover it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Mix food coloring into the white icing until you achieve vibrant hues with the right piping consistency.
Piping and Decoration
  1. Fill piping bags with colored icing and pipe fun firework shapes onto each cookie, blending colors for a fireworks effect.
  2. Before the icing dries, sprinkle on edible glitter or sprinkles for that extra pop!
Drying and Serving
  1. Let cookies dry completely, preferably overnight, to ensure the icing sets nicely.
  2. Arrange cookies on a platter and serve them to family and friends, showcasing your colorful masterpieces!

Notes

These cookies are perfect for serving with milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Store in an airtight container at room temperature, or freeze layered with parchment paper for longer storage.