Description
Easy-to-make Christmas cookies decorated with simple icing designs, perfect for holiday baking.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until dough forms.
- Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into shapes.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Let cool before decorating.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk for icing, add food coloring if desired.
- Decorate cookies with icing and sprinkles.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Use piping bags for detailed icing designs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: christmas cookies, easy cookies, holiday baking, decorated cookies