Description
Experience the joy of the holiday season with our vibrant Christmas Lights Cookies. These soft, colorful treats are not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor, making them perfect for festive gatherings and celebrations. With a simple recipe that’s fun to decorate, these cookies will become a cherished tradition in your household.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (various colors)
- Royal icing (for decorating)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Dough: Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 2. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract until smooth.
- 3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour and baking powder in a separate bowl; gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- 4. Dye Your Dough: Divide dough and add gel food coloring to each portion until desired colors are achieved.
- 5. Chill the Dough: Wrap each colored dough ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- 6. Roll Out & Cut Shapes: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out colored doughs between parchment paper and cut into festive shapes.
- 7. Bake Until Golden: Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.
- 8. Create Royal Icing: Whip royal icing ingredients until stiff peaks form; color as desired.
- 9. Decorate Your Cookies: Once cookies are cooled, pipe royal icing creatively and let dry completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg