Description
Festive Christmas frosted sugar cookie ornaments that are perfect for decorating your tree or gifting. These cookies are sweet, buttery, and hold their shape well for detailed designs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar, for icing
- 2 tbsp milk, for icing
- 1/2 tsp almond extract, for icing
- Food coloring, as desired
- Sprinkles, for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the butter mixture until a smooth dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
- For the icing, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract until smooth. Divide and tint with food coloring if desired.
- Decorate cookies with icing and sprinkles. Let dry before hanging or packaging.
Notes
- Dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days before rolling and baking.
- For sturdier ornaments, roll dough slightly thicker.
- Use a straw to poke holes for hanging before baking.
- Store decorated cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg