Description
Delicious and festive Christmas cookies decorated with colorful icing and sprinkles. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet gift.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for icing)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk to make icing. Add food coloring if desired. Decorate cookies with icing and sprinkles.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For crispier cookies, bake for an extra minute or two.
- Use royal icing for more detailed decorations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, decorated cookies, holiday baking, festive treats