Description
A delightful assortment of Christmas cookies in a festive box.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter and granulated sugar together.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into shapes.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before icing.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk to create icing and add food coloring if desired.
- Decorate the cookies as you like.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use seasonal cookie cutters for fun shapes.
- Feel free to add sprinkles or other decorations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: christmas cookie box