Christmas Lights Cookies
Christmas Lights Cookies are a festive delight that capture the spirit of the season. With their vibrant colors and sweet icing, these cookies not only look like holiday decorations but also taste heavenly. Perfect for celebrations or cozy nights in, they’re easy to make and sure to bring smiles to everyone around.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder, then gradually add it to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared sheets, spacing them apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely before decorating with frosting made from powdered sugar and milk mixed with gel food coloring.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg