Description
Learn how to decorate Christmas cookies with ease and creativity.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup royal icing
- Food coloring
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla, and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes.
- Place on baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating.
- Prepare royal icing and divide into bowls for coloring.
- Decorate cookies with icing and sprinkles as desired.
Notes
- Store decorated cookies in an airtight container.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Experiment with different icing techniques.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: christmas cookie decorating