16 Christmas Cookie And Icing Recipe Elevate Your Taste Buds!

Making the Perfect Christmas Cookie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• Optional: food coloring, sprinkles, chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Using an electric mixer, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
6. If desired, add in food coloring, sprinkles, or chocolate chips to the dough and mix well.
7. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
8. Using your favorite cookie cutters, cut out the dough into desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Making the Perfect Icing

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons of milk
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• Food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together 2 cups of confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
2. If desired, add in food coloring and mix until the desired color is achieved.
3. Using a piping bag or a small spoon, decorate your cooled cookies with the icing.
4. Allow the icing to set before serving or packaging your cookies for gifting.