19 Easy Christmas Cookie Recipe For Decorating Prepare To Be Amazed!

Ingredients

For the cookies:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt

For the icing:

• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 2 tbsp light corn syrup
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add this mixture into the butter mixture and mix until a dough forms.
4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
7. Using cookie cutters, cut out desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. For the icing, mix together the confectioners' sugar, milk, corn syrup and vanilla extract until smooth.
11. If desired, add in food coloring to create different colors for your icing.
12. Once the cookies are completely cooled, decorate them with the icing using a piping bag or a small spoon.
13. Let the icing set before serving or storing the cookies.

Tips for Decorating

• Get creative: Use different shaped cookie cutters and experiment with different icing colors to create a variety of festive designs.
• Use sprinkles: Sprinkle some festive colored sprinkles on top of the icing for an extra pop of color and texture.
• Involve the whole family: Decorating Christmas cookies is a fun activity that everyone can participate in. Let each person decorate their own cookies and see who can come up with the most creative design.
• Make it a gift: Package up your decorated cookies in a festive tin or box and give them as gifts to family and friends.