Chiefs Arrowhead Sugar Cookies

It took several tries but I eventually figured out how to get authentic looking arrowhead cookies without an arrowhead cookie cutter.

If you have a skinny, elongated Christmas Tree cookie cutter, then I recommend using that one.

The first one I used was a bit on the squatty side and didn’t result a great finished product. You can also make your own arrowhead template by printing out an arrowhead template online and then cutting it out.

Or just free hand it.

How to make Chiefs arrowhead sugar cookies

First, begin by creaming together the softened butter and sugar in a medium bowl with a handheld mixer.

Add the egg, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice and continue mixing until light and fluffy.

Add the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix until just combined.

This recipe uses powdered sugar to roll out the dough, instead of flour. Sprinkle a few tbsp of powdered sugar on a clean working surface.

Scrape the sugar cookie dough out onto the sugared work surface and top with another tbsp of powdered sugar. Note: the dough will be very sticky.

Next, pat out and shape the dough into a large rectangle with your hands, adding powdered sugar as needed to prevent sticking.

Sprinkle another 1-2 tablespoons of powdered sugar on top and spread evenly.

Roll the dough onto about 1/4 inch thick with a rolling pin (lightly dust the rolling pin with powdered sugar if it seems to be sticking).

Now for the fun part!

Use a Christmas Tree cookie cutter to cut out the “arrowheads”.

Keep the access dough as you will need it to create a more authentic looking arrowhead base.

Next, cut off the tree trunk.

Re-roll the scrape sugar cookie dough and cut into one inch strips (a little bigger or a little smaller depending on the size of your arrowhead). Then you simply cut a trapezoid shape out of the dough scraps…

…and add it to the bottom of the arrowhead (or is it a Christmas tree?). Gently press along the seam.

Transfer the arrowheads to a light greased cookie sheet (or parchment paper lined cookie sheet). Don’t worry about brushing off the excessive powdered sugar as it will bake into the cookie.

Bake at 350 degrees for 8-9 minutes. Don’t over bake! The arrowhead sugar cookies will appear slightly doughy when you take them out of the oven. Just let them sit on the hot cookie sheet to finish baking for about 10 minutes before transferring to another surface to finish cooling.

Meanwhile, as the cookies are cooling, begin working on the icing.

Easy royal icing [no meringue powder or egg whites]

You will need 3 different colors of icing: red, white, and black.

When making the icing it is important to remember that the ingredients may not be exact. Start with a little and then add a bit at a time until you are at the desired consistency.

I wanted to stay away from royal icing as not everyone is comfortable working with egg whites or meringue powder.

So I started experimenting with an alternative and come up with this one.

How to make easy faux royal icing without egg whites or meringue powder

In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar and milk. Stir until the milk has been absorbed. Next, add the corn syrup. Continue stirring until a paste forms.

Is it safe to eat room temperature icing that has milk in it?

Don’t let the addition of milk in the recipe scare you away. When milk and sugar are combined a chemical reaction occurs that prevents the milk from spoiling at room temperature. If you’re concerned about this then just store the cookies in the refrigerator.

Now you are ready to add the vanilla and lemon juice, stirring until smooth.

Add each color icing to it’s own piping bag or piping bottle.  My world changed when I discovered piping bottles!

1. Draw the “KC” letter design on paper (or look up the logo online and print) and cut it out. Make sure the letters fit the size of your cookie.
2. Cut out the “KC” letters.
3. Place the “KC” letter template on your sugar cookie and transfer the design onto the sugar cookie by outlining it with a special edible food marker (available in most craft/specialty store).
4. Outline the “KC” in black icing.
5. Outline the arrowhead in black icing.
6. Fill in the “KC” with red icing.
7. Flood the rest of the cookie with white icing.

No making fun of my piping skills! I am definitely a novice and will need to continue to hone my skills!

If you don’t have time to pipe the authentic logo then just pipe the “KC” using simple lettering and outline the arrowhead.  Still super cute!

Note: the cookie with the authentic logo was cut out free hand as I wanted a larger cookie.  The more simple design in the bottom right hand corner used a Christmas tree cookie cutter.  

GO CHIEFS!!!