25 Festive Decorated Christmas Cookies Kids Will Love
These festive cookies are the ultimate holiday crowd-pleaser—and SO fun to make!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: ~24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional for extra flavor)
- Royal icing or store-bought white icing
- Food coloring (red, green, blue, yellow)
- Sprinkles, edible glitter, colored sugar, candy pearls
Instructions
- Make the Dough: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the Good Stuff: Mix in egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Slowly stir in flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Roll & Cut: Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and use cookie cutters (stars, trees, etc.).
- Bake ‘til Golden: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Decorate Like a Pro: Use icing and sprinkles to create magical designs.
Notes
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating.
- Almond extract is optional but adds extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/decorated-christmas-cookies-recipe/