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Delightful Amazing Christmas Light Cookies for a Delicious Holiday Treat

Delightful Amazing Christmas Light Cookies for Festive Fun

Delightful Amazing Christmas Light Cookies for a Delicious Holiday Treat bring warmth and joy to your celebrations with customizable flavors and vibrant decorations.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can also be used.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar No substitutions necessary.
  • 1 cup Butter (Softened) Use unsalted or vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
  • 2 large Eggs Flax eggs can be used for a vegan option.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Almond extract or orange zest can be used for variation.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 2 cups Royal Icing (for decorating) Pre-made icing or fondant can be convenient alternatives.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • cookie cutters
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat Oven: Start by setting your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy—about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one by one, followed by the vanilla extract, to create a smooth mixture.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the wet ingredients until combined.
  5. Chill Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
  6. Roll and Cut Cookies: Roll out dough to about ¼ inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters into festive shapes.
  7. Bake: Place cookies on baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool and Decorate: Cool cookies completely before decorating with colorful royal icing.

Notes

For enhanced flavor, consider experimenting with different shapes, flavors, and decorations to make these cookies uniquely yours.