Description
Bring the magic of the zodiac to life with this hand-decorated Celestial Cookie Set inspired by Aries. Featuring sugar cookies in galaxy hues, shimmering gold, and bold flame designs, this cosmic collection includes stars, moons, and Aries ♈ constellations—all piped in royal icing with artistic flair. Perfect for astrology-themed parties, celestial grazing boards, or luxury cookie gifts.
Ingredients
Sugar Cookie Dough:
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
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2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
Royal Icing Base:
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4 cups powdered sugar
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3 tbsp meringue powder
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6-7 tbsp water (adjust as needed)
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Gel food coloring: navy, royal blue, black, white, gold
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Edible gold dust or gold leaf
Decor Tools & Toppings:
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Piping bags with fine tips
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Moon, star, and flame-shaped cookie cutters
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Optional: fondant Aries symbols, ram horns, or zodiac icons
Instructions
Make the Cookie Dough:
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Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract (if using), then mix in dry ingredients.
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Chill dough for 30 minutes.
Shape & Bake: 4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
5. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thick and cut into stars, moons, and flames.
6. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
Make Royal Icing: 7. In a stand mixer, combine powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water. Beat until stiff peaks form.
8. Divide and tint with gel colors for deep galaxy tones, vibrant flames, and gold/white accents.
Decorate: 9. For galaxy moons: use wet-on-wet marble technique with blues, black, and navy; splatter with white icing or edible paint for stars.
10. Pipe Aries constellations using white icing and small pearls or dots.
11. Use red, orange, and yellow icing with piping gel to create flame cookies.
12. Paint accents with edible gold shimmer and let each layer dry before adding new elements.
Finish & Package: 13. Once fully dried, pack cookies in clear gift boxes or display on a celestial-themed dessert board.
Notes
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Let royal icing fully dry before stacking or packaging.
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Add zodiac-themed fondant toppers or edible gold stars for extra flair.
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Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 kcal per cookie
