Description
Indulge in festive Christmas lights cookies These delightful treats will light up your holiday celebrations with their cheerful designs and flavors
2 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour1 teaspoon of baking powder½ teaspoon of salt1 cup of unsalted butter, softened1 cup of granulated sugar1 cup of powdered sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon of vanilla extractFood coloringOptional: 1 teaspoon of almond extractOptional: Sprinkles or colored candySpecial garnish: Edible glitter
Preheat your oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this mix aside while you work on the wet ingredients.Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until it's light and fluffy.Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.Chill the dough: Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.Roll and cut: Once chilled, roll the dough out on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out festive shapes.Bake the cookies: Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 8-10 minutes.Cool completely: Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before decorating.Decorate: Prepare your icing and decorate the cookies as desired. Notes
Delicious and festive Christmas Lights Cookies with colorful icing resembling holiday lights, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 100 calories
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
