Description
Get ready to spread holiday cheer with these vibrant Christmas Lights Cookies! Perfectly soft and buttery, these festive treats are adorned with colorful icing and sprinkles that mimic twinkling lights. Easy to make and fun for the whole family, they’ll be the highlight of your holiday dessert table. Enjoy decorating and indulging in these delicious cookies that bring joy to every gathering!
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Festive sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for about 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
- Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely before decorating.
- For frosting, mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth. Divide into bowls, tint with food coloring as desired, and decorate cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg