Frosted Holiday Angels
Elevate your holiday baking with these delightful Frosted Holiday Angels, a festive treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies are shaped into elegant angels and adorned with homemade frosting for a perfectly dreamy finish. The dough, flavored with hints of vanilla, is simple to roll out and holds its shape beautifully during baking. Topped with a glossy almond-infused frosting and customizable with colorful food coloring and sprinkles, these cookies are a showstopping addition to any holiday dessert spread. Perfect for cookie exchanges, decorating parties, or gifting, Frosted Holiday Angels are easy to make and bring a touch of charm to every seasonal celebration.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
- food coloring (optional)
- decorative sprinkles
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disc to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Using angel-shaped cookie cutters, cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, and almond extract until smooth. If desired, divide the frosting into bowls and tint with food coloring.
Use a spoon or piping bag to spread or drizzle the frosting over the cooled cookies.
Before the frosting sets, decorate with sprinkles or other edible decorations of your choice.
Allow the frosting to harden completely before storing the cookies in an airtight container. Enjoy your Frosted Holiday Angels!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4097 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.9 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.3 g | 301% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 624 mg | 208% | |
| Sodium | 1816 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 740.5 g | 269% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 457.4 g | ||
| Protein | 51.5 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 640 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
