Spread holiday cheer with these adorable and delicious Christmas ornament cookies. Perfect for parties, cookie exchanges, or simply enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa. These festive treats are sure to become a favorite in your holiday baking repertoire.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- Assorted colors of royal icing
- Sprinkles or edible glitter for decoration
Directions
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking powder and flour. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut out ornament shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating with royal icing and sprinkles or glitter.
- Let the icing set before serving and enjoy your festive Christmas ornament cookies!
