# What You’ll Need:
→ Sugar Cookies
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Royal icing for decoration
09 - Edible gold or pearl sprinkles (optional)
→ White Chocolate Mousse
10 - 1 cup white chocolate, chopped
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 - 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, divided
13 - 2 large egg yolks
14 - 2 tablespoons sugar
15 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Berry Jewels
16 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
17 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
18 - 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add egg and vanilla extract. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until a dough forms. Divide dough in half, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface, cut out crown shapes with a cookie cutter, place on lined baking sheets, and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges turn golden. Cool completely, then decorate with royal icing and optional edible sprinkles.
02 - Melt white chocolate and butter together over simmering water until smooth. In a separate saucepan, whisk egg yolks and sugar over low heat until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes, then combine with melted chocolate and allow to cool. Whip 1 cup heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold gently into chocolate mixture. Chill mousse for at least 2 hours before serving.
03 - Arrange crown cookies on a large serving tray. Spoon or pipe white chocolate mousse into small glasses or bowls and garnish each with berries. Scatter remaining berries around the cookies and mousse to create a jewel-like presentation.
