20+ Mini Aussie Christmas Cookie Recipe Ignite Your Passion For Cooking!

Ingredients You'll Need

Making the Cookie Dough

• 1 cup of butter, softened
• 1 cup of white sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup of dried cranberries for a festive touch
• 1/2 cup of shredded coconut for an Australian twist

Decorating the Cookies

• 2 cups of confectioners' sugar
• 4 tablespoons of milk
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• Green and red food coloring for a pop of holiday colors
• 1/4 cup of crushed pistachios for a crunchy topping

Instructions

Making the Cookie Dough

1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in batches, mixing well after each addition.
5. Stir in the dried cranberries and shredded coconut.
6. Divide the dough into two equal parts and shape each into a log about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
7. Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least an hour.

Baking and Decorating the Cookies

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Take the dough logs out of the fridge and slice them into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
3. Place the rounds on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
4. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
6. Divide the icing into two bowls and add a few drops of green food coloring to one and red food coloring to the other.
7. Drizzle the icing over the cooled cookies and sprinkle with crushed pistachios.
8. Let the icing set before serving and enjoy your homemade mini Aussie Christmas cookies!

These mini Aussie Christmas cookies are a delightful combination of flavors and colors that will bring joy to any holiday celebration. So why not add them to your holiday baking list and spread some festive cheer with your loved ones?

For more Christmas cookie inspiration, be sure to check out our other holiday recipes. Happy baking!