Christmas Cookies
Classic buttery Christmas cookies decorated with colorful icing. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, and festive fun with family.
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract optional
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Royal icing: 4 cups powdered sugar 3 tbsp meringue powder, 6 tbsp water, food coloring
Instructions
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- Chill dough for 1 hour.
- Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness, cut with holiday cookie cutters.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes or until edges are light golden.
- Cool completely before decorating.
- Prepare royal icing: beat powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water until smooth. Tint with food coloring.
- Pipe and flood cookies with icing. Let set before serving.
Notes
Chill dough well to prevent spreading.
For softer cookies, reduce baking time by 1 minute.
Store icing in airtight container covered with plastic wrap directly on surface.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal
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