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Christmas Cookies

Deliciously Customizable Christmas Cookies for Holiday Fun

These Christmas cookies offer delightful customization options with flavors like almond, vanilla, and anise to brighten your holiday festivities.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Salted Butter or unsalted if you prefer control over saltiness
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend for a gluten-free version
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder make sure it's fresh
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar brown sugar may be used for deeper flavor
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract or vanilla/anise extract for a different twist
For the Glaze
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 2-4 tablespoons Milk adjust for glaze consistency
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract for extra flavor
  • to taste Nonpareil Sprinkles for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
  2. Beat 1 cup of softened salted butter for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Gradually add in 1 cup of granulated sugar.
  3. Add 2 large room-temperature eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Pour in 1 teaspoon of almond extract.
  4. Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and space them 2 inches apart on the sheet.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set and tops are slightly golden.
  9. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  10. Mix 2 cups of sifted powdered sugar with 2-4 tablespoons of milk and 1 teaspoon of almond extract until smooth.
  11. Dip cooled cookie tops into the glaze and sprinkle with nonpareil sprinkles. Let set for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for holiday gifting or festive gatherings and can be customized with different extracts or toppings.

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