Xmas Cookies
Get into the holiday spirit with these delightful Xmas Cookies, a perfect blend of buttery softness and festive charm! Made with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, these cookies are shaped into festive designs using cookie cutters and baked to golden perfection. The fun really begins with the customizable icing—mix icing sugar with a splash of milk, add a pop of food coloring, and top with sprinkles for a personalized touch. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes and yielding up to 24 cookies, this recipe is ideal for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, or a cozy baking activity with loved ones. Whether enjoyed with a glass of milk or packaged as edible treats, these Xmas Cookies are guaranteed to spread joy this holiday season!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup icing sugar (for decoration)
- 2 teaspoons milk (for icing)
- food coloring (optional, for icing)
- sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose 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 portions, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
Roll out one portion of the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Use festive cookie cutters to cut out shapes, and place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the icing, mix the icing sugar with milk in a small bowl until smooth. Add a few drops of food coloring, if desired.
Once the cookies are fully cooled, decorate them with the icing and sprinkles. Allow the icing to set before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3791 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.4 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.7 g | 294% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 436 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 2205 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 682.9 g | 248% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 403.5 g | ||
| Protein | 45.3 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 202 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 18.2 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 642 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.
