2. Divide and Color:
Separate the icing into three bowls. Color one portion with red gel food coloring (for Santa’s suit), one with black gel food coloring (for the belt), and leave one white (for the trim and buckle).
3. Adjust Consistency:
Add a few drops of water to thin each color slightly for a smoother flow, if necessary. Place each color into a piping bag with a small round tip.
Step 4: Decorate the Santa Suit Cookies
1. Outline and Flood the Suit:
Using the red icing, outline and flood the main body of each cookie to create Santa’s red suit. Allow the red icing to set for about 15-20 minutes.
2. Add the Belt and Buckle:
With the black icing, pipe a horizontal line across the middle of each cookie for Santa’s belt. Using the white icing, add a square in the center of the belt to create the buckle.
3. Create the Trim:
Use the white icing to add “fur” trim to the top and bottom edges of Santa’s suit. Sprinkle a bit of white sanding sugar over the trim for a sparkly effect.
4. Add Buttons:
Place two or three small gold pearls down the center of each suit for buttons.
Step 5: Let the Icing Set
Allow the decorated cookies to sit for at least an hour or until the icing is fully set. This step is crucial if you plan to stack or store the cookies.
Tips for Success
Chill the Dough Well: Chilling helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much, so they hold their shape beautifully.
Use Gel Food Coloring: Gel colors are more vibrant and won’t thin the icing as much as liquid food coloring.
Practice Piping Skills: If you’re new to piping, practice a few lines on parchment paper before decorating the actual cookies.
Enjoy the Festive Fun!
These Santa Suit Sugar Cookie Cutouts will bring the spirit of Christmas to any holiday gathering. The buttery, vanilla-infused cookies combined with the sweet, decorative royal icing make each bite as delicious as it is festive. Share them with family, friends, or even leave a few for Santa!
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