Christmas Lights Cookies
These festive Christmas Lights Cookies are buttery sugar cookies decorated with colorful icing to resemble classic holiday lights, perfect for spreading cheer during the season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
- Assorted colored royal icing or colored frosting
- Small candy light bulb decorations or icing tips for detailing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually blend in dry ingredients alternately with milk until dough forms.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your hand.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, decorate each cookie with colored royal icing to create Christmas light bulbs and string designs, adding small candy light bulb decorations if desired.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough for 1 hour before baking to help maintain shape and improve texture. These cookies also pair wonderfully with hot cocoa or served as a holiday gift.
Find it online: https://delilita.com/christmas-lights-cookies/