Ingredients:
For the Cookie Dough:
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
For the Royal Icing:
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup meringue powder
1/4 cup water (more as needed)
Food coloring (red, green, white, and black)
For Decoration:
Candy eyes or small black icing dots
Sprinkles (for accents, optional)
Small candies (for noses, optional)
Instructions: