Description
Christmas Lights Cookies are the perfect festive treat that combines soft, chewy cookie goodness with colorful, twinkling icing. Bursting with delightful flavors and vibrant colors, these cookies are ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy nights by the fire. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they bring joy to both kids and adults. Share them as gifts or enjoy them with a cup of cocoa—these cookies will surely brighten your holiday season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- Gel food coloring (various colors)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool cookies completely before decorating with icing made from powdered sugar and milk mixed to desired consistency; add food coloring for vibrant designs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg