Description
Make these adorable Christmas cookies to spread holiday cheer. They’re easy to decorate and perfect for gifting or serving at festive gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Assorted food coloring
- Decorating icing
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Mix in flour and salt until dough forms.
- Roll dough and cut into festive shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool completely before decorating.
- Use icing and sprinkles to create cute designs.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if too soft.
- Store in airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant decorations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cute Christmas cookies, decorated holiday cookies, easy Christmas treats