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Christmas Cookies with Icing

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These Christmas cookies are a festive favorite, featuring a soft texture and a rich flavor paired with creative icing designs. Perfect for sharing and gifting!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for rolling)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2 ¾ cups powdered sugar
  • Pinch fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg, half-and-half, vanilla, and almond extracts; blend well.
  • Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
  • Divide dough, wrap in plastic, chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), roll out dough, and cut into shapes.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden; cool completely.
  • Mix icing ingredients and add color if desired; ice cookies creatively.

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Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
Chill the dough to maintain shape while baking.
Experiment with various food colors for unique designs.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 100
  • Fat: 7
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 20
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 15