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Christmas Cookies

  • Author: Jully
  • Prep Time: 20mins
  • Chill Time: 1 hr
  • Cook Time: 10-12mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30min
  • Yield: 40 1x
  • Category: Dessert

A Christmas cookies recipe is your go-to for festive, delicious treats that bring holiday cheer. With a variety of shapes, colors, and flavors, these cookies are perfect for sharing with family and friends. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they add a sweet touch to your holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • For the cookies:
    • 250g all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 tsp baking powder
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 170g unsalted butter, softened
    • 150g granulated sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
  • For the royal icing:
    • 2 large egg whites
    • 500g powdered sugar
    • 1 tsp lemon juice
    • Food coloring (red, green, and any other festive colors)
    • Assorted sprinkles and decorations

Instructions

  1.     Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2.     Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together 250g all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt. Set aside.
  3.     Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat 170g softened unsalted butter and 150g granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  4.     Add Egg and Extracts: Mix in 1 large egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 tsp almond extract (if using) until well combined.
  5.     Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6.     Chill Dough: Divide the dough in half, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7.     Roll and Cut: On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on prepared baking sheets.
  8.     Bake: Bake cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking.
  9.     Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10.     Decorate: Once cooled, decorate cookies with icing, sprinkles, and other festive decorations. Enjoy your beautifully decorated Christmas cookies!
  11.     Royal Icing: In a large mixing bowl, beat 2 large egg whites until frothy. Gradually add 500g powdered sugar, beating continuously until smooth and thick. Add 1 tsp lemon juice and continue to beat until the icing is glossy and forms stiff peaks. Divide and color the icing as desired.

Notes

  • Chilling the Dough: Chilling the dough helps to firm it up, making it easier to roll out and cut into shapes. It also prevents the cookies from spreading too much during baking.

  • Rolling the Dough: To prevent sticking, lightly flour your rolling pin and surface. If the dough becomes too soft while rolling, place it back in the fridge for a few minutes.

  • Uniform Cookies: For even baking, try to cut out cookies of similar sizes and thicknesses. If you have different sizes, bake smaller cookies together and larger ones separately.