Description
Easy-to-make round Christmas cookies decorated with festive icing and sprinkles.
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 (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets. Flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool cookies completely 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 decorated cookies in an airtight container.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 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: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday baking, decorated cookies, festive treats