Description
Learn how to decorate Christmas cookies with simple techniques that anyone can master.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Royal icing
- Food coloring
- Sprinkles and edible decorations
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Roll dough into balls and flatten them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating.
- Prepare royal icing and divide into bowls for coloring.
- Decorate cookies with icing, sprinkles, and other decorations.
Notes
- Use a piping bag for more precise icing.
- Let icing dry completely before stacking cookies.
- Store decorated cookies in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: christmas cookie decorating, holiday baking, cookie recipes