# Components:
→ 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 - In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix thoroughly. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until dough forms. Divide dough in half, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
02 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut into crown shapes using a cookie cutter and place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool completely before decorating.
03 - Pipe royal icing onto cooled cookies, embellishing with edible gold or pearl sprinkles for a regal appearance. Let icing set completely before assembly.
04 - Melt white chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. In a saucepan, whisk egg yolks and sugar over low heat until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir egg mixture into melted chocolate and let cool.
05 - Whip 1 cup heavy cream to stiff peaks and gently fold into the cooled white chocolate mixture. Chill mousse for at least 2 hours before serving.
06 - Arrange crown cookies on a large serving tray. Spoon or pipe white chocolate mousse into small glasses or bowls and garnish with a few fresh berries. Scatter remaining berries decoratively around cookies and mousse to mimic jeweled treasures.
