20+ Colored Christmas Cookies Recipe Delight In These Amazing Recipes!

Ingredients You'll Need

For the Cookies:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• Food coloring in your desired colors

For the Icing:

• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Food coloring in your desired colors

Now that you have all your ingredients, let's get started on making these delightful colored Christmas cookies.

Making the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms. If the dough is too soft, you can add a little more flour, and if it's too stiff, add a splash of milk. Divide the dough into as many portions as you want colors and add a few drops of food coloring to each portion. Knead the dough until the color is evenly distributed.

Wrap each portion of dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. This will help the dough firm up and make it easier to roll out and cut into shapes.

Baking and Icing the Cookies

Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Roll out each portion of dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool completely before decorating.

While the cookies are cooling, make the icing by whisking together the confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Divide the icing into as many portions as you want colors and add a few drops of food coloring to each portion. Use a piping bag or a small spoon to decorate the cooled cookies with the colored icing.

Let the icing set before serving, and enjoy your beautiful and delicious colored Christmas cookies.

With this easy-to-follow recipe, you can have fun with the whole family decorating and indulging in these festive treats. These cookies also make for great gifts, so don't be afraid to share the holiday joy with your loved ones. Happy baking and happy holidays!