16 New Year's Cookie Recipe Unleash Your Inner Chef!

Ingredients:

For the cookies:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

For the decoration:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Food coloring of your choice

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown 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, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and 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 about 1/4 inch thickness.
8. Using cookie cutters, cut out your desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. For the decoration, mix together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
12. Divide the icing into separate bowls and add food coloring to create different colors.
13. Using a pastry bag or a zip-lock bag with a small hole cut in one corner, decorate the cookies with the colored icing.
14. Let the icing set and then enjoy your delicious new year's cookies!

Conclusion: