Description
A festive guide to creating a beautiful Christmas baking aesthetic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tbsp milk (for icing)
- Food coloring (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
- Add the egg and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Roll dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool completely.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk to make icing.
- Decorate cookies with icing and food coloring.
Notes
- Use festive cookie cutters for unique shapes.
- Allow icing to harden before stacking cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: christmas baking, holiday cookies, festive treats