Easy Christmas Cookies Recipe | Reviewit.pk

These festive and delicious cookies are quick to prepare and perfect for sharing during the holiday season. Decorate them with colorful icing or sprinkles to bring holiday cheer!

Ingredients

• For cookies:
  • 1 cup (225 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (315 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
• For the decoration:
  • A variety of sprinkles, colored sugar, or candy beads.
  • Royal icing or store-bought cookie icing

Instructions

1. Prepare the dough:
   • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
   • Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
2. Combine the dry ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
3. Chill the dough:
   • Divide the dough in half and shape each into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
4. Preheat and prepare:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
5. Shape the cookies:
   • Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch (6 mm) thickness.
   • Use holiday-themed cookie cutters to cut out shapes like stars, trees or snowflakes. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
6. Cook:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
   • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Decorate:
   • Once cooled, decorate cookies with icing, sprinkles, or other toppings as desired. Allow the garnish to set before serving or storing.

Suggestions and variations

• Flavor Enhancement: Add ½ tsp almond extract or 1 tsp cinnamon for a twist.
• Storage: Store undecorated cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
• Make it festive: Use red, green and white icing for classic Christmas colors.