Description
Deliciously decorated Christmas cookies for the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Food coloring
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and extracts.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
- Roll the dough into balls and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Let cookies cool on wire racks.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk for icing.
- Decorate with food coloring and sprinkles.
Notes
- Chill dough for easier handling.
- Use various cookie cutters for shapes.
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: christmas cookies decorated