# What You'll Need:
→ Diamond Sugar Cookies
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Royal Icing
08 - 2 cups powdered sugar
09 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
10 - 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
11 - 1/2 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract
12 - Gel food coloring (silver, light blue, clear sparkle, etc.)
→ Edible Rings & Garnishes
13 - 1 cup white chocolate, melted
14 - 1/2 cup silver dragées or edible pearls
15 - 1/2 cup candied violets or rose petals (optional)
16 - 12 edible gold leaf sheets (optional)
17 - 1/2 cup fresh raspberries or strawberries
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients until dough forms. Divide dough into two discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out dough to a 1/4-inch thickness. Cut shapes using diamond and ring cookie cutters and place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cookies cool completely.
02 - Combine powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, and extract until smooth and thick. Divide and color icing with gel food coloring. Pipe outlines and flood cookies with icing, then immediately decorate with dragées, edible pearls, or gold leaf for a gem-like finish. Allow icing to dry thoroughly.
03 - Arrange decorated cookies on a decorative platter. Drizzle some with melted white chocolate and sprinkle additional edible silver, pearls, or gold leaf. Garnish with candied petals and fresh berries to enhance color and elegance.
