Halloween Sugar Cookies With Easy Royal Icing - Quickie Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
• 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened but cool
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, optional
• 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar, sifted
• 3 tablespoons meringue powder
• 6-8 tablespoons room-temperature water, divided
• Gel food coloring in orange, black, purple, green, yellow, and white as needed
• Halloween sprinkles, optional