Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

EASY CHRISTMAS COOKIE RECIPE

Login to Save
Kaitlyn Taylor
Kaitlyn Taylor
9 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Kaitlyn Taylor to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Christmas Cookies

Cultural Context

Christmas cookies are a beloved tradition in the United States, often made during the holiday season. Families and friends gather to bake and decorate these cookies, which come in various shapes and flavors. They are commonly exchanged as gifts or served at festive gatherings, symbolizing joy and celebration during the holidays.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
easy
24 servings
Servings4
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
powdered sugar
meringue powder
water
food coloring
decorative sprinkles

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Cream together 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of butter using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

3

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 large egg, mixing on low speed until well combined.

4

In a separate bowl, combine 3 cups of flour and 2 teaspoons of baking powder, whisking until fully incorporated.

5

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully incorporated.

6

Press the dough together with your hands and set aside.

7

Sprinkle flour on a clean surface and roll out the dough to a quarter inch thickness.

8

Cut the dough in half to make it easier to roll out and use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.

9

Transfer the cut cookies onto a lined sheet pan and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.

10

Let the cookies cool while preparing royal icing.

11

In a large bowl, combine 2 pounds of powdered sugar with 3 tablespoons of meringue powder and ½ cup of water, mixing until fully combined to achieve a toothpaste-like consistency.

12

For fill icing, add more water to the piping icing until it reaches a 15-second icing consistency.

13

Add food coloring to the icing as desired.

14

Transfer icing into piping bags for decorating the cookies.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

electric mixerlarge bowlcookie cutterslined sheet pan

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Holiday CookiesFestive Cookies

More Christmas Cookies Videos

(24 videos)

Similar American Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Desserts From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)