16+ Christmas Angel Cookies Recipe Experience Culinary Bliss Now!

Ingredients:

Dry Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Decorations:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1-2 tablespoons milk
• Assorted sprinkles and colored sugar

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Form the dough into a disk shape and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to ¼ inch thickness.
8. Using angel-shaped cookie cutters, cut out your cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden brown.
10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. To make the icing, mix together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Add more milk if needed to achieve desired consistency.
12. Decorate the cooled cookies with the icing and sprinkles and colored sugar to your heart's desire.
13. Let the icing set before serving and enjoying your delicious and festive Christmas angel cookies.

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