Looking to spread some festive cheer this holiday season? One of the best ways to do so is by baking some delicious Christmas cookies that are not only scrumptious but also look as good as they taste. Today, we’re sharing a delightful recipe for “Christmas Cookies Pictures.” These cookies are not only perfect for enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa by the fireside but also for gifting to friends and family during the most wonderful time of the year.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Assorted colors of food coloring
– Sprinkles, for decorating
Instructions:
1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well until fully combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth cookie dough forms.
5. Divide the dough into separate portions, depending on how many colors you’d like to use for your cookies.
6. Add a few drops of food coloring to each portion of dough, kneading it in until the color is evenly distributed. Remember, a little goes a long way, so start with a small amount and add more as needed.
7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Taking one colored dough at a time, roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
9. Use holiday-themed cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the dough and carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
10. Decorate your cookies with festive sprinkles, gently pressing them into the dough.
11. Repeat the rolling, cutting, and decorating process with the remaining colored dough.
12. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are just lightly golden.
13. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
14. Once the cookies are completely cooled, it’s time to design! Use icing pens or piping bags filled with royal icing to draw intricate designs or add personalized messages to your cookies.
15. Let the icing set before serving or packaging the cookies as gifts.
Get creative with your decorating and have fun making these Christmas Cookies Pictures. Whether you’re crafting a winter wonderland scene or simply doodling with different colors, the process of baking and decorating these cookies is sure to bring joy to your heart and smiles to those who receive them. Enjoy the magic of the holiday season by indulging in these delightful treats!
