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10 Gorgeous Christmas Cookies to Bake

10 Gorgeous Christmas Cookies to Bake: Impressive Holiday

These gorgeous Christmas cookies are festive, buttery, and beautifully decorated to impress guests .Perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, and sweet homemade gifts .Crisp edges, soft centers, and rich flavor make every bite magical .Fun to decorate with family and guaranteed to brighten your holiday table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract optional
  • 2 cups royal icing for decorating
  • Festive sprinkles as desired

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  4. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until dough forms.
  6. Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut into festive shapes.
  7. Place cookies on baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool completely before decorating with royal icing and sprinkles.

Notes

RECIPE NOTES:
Chill dough for 20 minutes if it feels too soft to handle.
Do not overbake to keep cookies tender.
Store decorated cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
Let icing fully set before stacking cookies.
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