Twisted Christmas Cookies with Almond & Citrus Icing
Twisted Christmas Cookies with Almond & Citrus Icing are a festive treat that marries the rich flavor of almonds with zesty citrus for a delightful holiday experience. These visually captivating cookies, shaped into playful twists and adorned with sweet icing, will bring warmth and joy to your gatherings. Perfect for sharing or gifting, they are sure to be a hit this season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp almond extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for Citrus Icing)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (for Citrus Icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, almond extract, and orange zest to the creamed mixture; beat until combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough and twist them into shapes on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
- For icing, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg