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Judy John

Bridal Shower Cookies

These bridal shower cookies feature elegant decorations and customizable designs that complement any celebration theme. They make beautiful favors, dessert table additions, and memorable treats for special occasions.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sugar Cookies
  • 18 pieces sugar cookies fully cooled
Royal Icing
  • 2 cups royal icing prepared and tinted
Decorations
  • 1/4 cup pearl sprinkles elegant finish
  • 2 tbsp edible decorations bridal themed
  • 1/4 cup colored sugar optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Piping Bags
  • Cooling Rack
  • Freezer
  • Tray
  • Measuring Cups

Method
 

  1. Arrange cooled cookies on a tray and prepare decorating supplies.
  2. Tint icing to coordinate with the bridal shower color palette.
  3. Outline cookies with icing and allow borders to set briefly.
  4. Flood centers with thinner icing for a smooth polished surface.
  5. Add pearl sprinkles and themed decorations while icing remains slightly wet.
  6. Allow cookies to dry completely before serving, packaging, or displaying.

Notes

For softer cookies, store them in airtight containers after cooling. For crispier cookies, allow extra drying time before storage. Freeze undecorated cookies for up to 2 months and decorate after thawing. Handle decorated cookies carefully during assembly. Customize flavors with vanilla, almond, lemon, champagne flavoring, or citrus extracts. Store decorated cookies in airtight containers for up to 1 week.