Elf Cookies Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
• 2 ounces almond paste
• 1-1/4 cups butter, softened
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1/4 cup 2% milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• ROYAL ICING AND DECORATIONS:
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons water plus 2 teaspoons water
• 4-1/2 teaspoons meringue powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• Food coloring
• Black nonpareil sprinkles
• Pink luster dust, optional
• Edible food writing pen
• Chocolate frosting of your choice