Christmas Lights Cookies
Christmas Lights Cookies are a festive delight that brings joy and creativity to your holiday season. These vibrant, colorful cookies not only taste amazing but also provide a fun activity for family and friends. With a perfect blend of sweetness and spice, they can be customized with various decorations, making them the highlight of any gathering. Get ready to spread cheer while baking these charming Christmas Lights Cookies!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 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 granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (for decorating)
- Royal icing (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Let cool before decorating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg