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Twisted Christmas Cookies

Delicious Twisted Christmas Cookies to Brighten Your Holidays

Enjoy these delightful Twisted Christmas Cookies—a perfect festive treat blending tradition and innovation.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup White Sugar Brown sugar can be used for a caramel flavor twist.
  • 14 oz Butter, softened Opt for unsalted for better control over saltiness.
  • 2 pieces Eggs For a vegan option, substitute with flax eggs.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract Bourbon or rum can be great substitutes.
  • 1 tsp Almond Extract Feel free to swap for hazelnut or vanilla extract.
  • 1 piece Orange Zest Optional; use lemon or lime zest for a twist.
  • 6 cups Plain Flour Explore gluten-free blends if required.
For the Icing
  • 6 tbsp Meringue Powder Egg whites can be used instead if preferred.
  • 8 tbsp Water Adjust for desired icing thickness.
  • 2 tsp Lemon Juice Vinegar can serve as a substitute if needed.
  • 7 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted Ensure it's sifted for a silky texture.
  • Gel Food Coloring Various colors for decorating; consider natural dyes.
  • Sprinkles/Edible Glitter/Candy Canes Optional decorative toppings; substitute with nuts.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Cookie cutters
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk
  • piping bags

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and white sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs, vanilla, almond extracts, and orange zest to the mixture and combine.
  4. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
  5. Roll out the dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
  6. Chill the cookies in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. For the icing, whisk meringue powder, lemon juice, and water, gradually sift in powdered sugar.
  9. Divide and color the icing then decorate the cookies using piping bags.
  10. Allow decorated cookies to set at room temperature until fully hardened.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use softened butter, chill dough before baking, and adjust icing thickness gradually for best results.

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