Festive Holiday Circle Cookies! 🎄
Get into the holiday spirit with these delicious and festive circle cookies! Perfect for sharing and decorating, they're a delightful treat for any festive occasion.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Cookie cutter (3-inch round)
- Cookie Sheet
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk any kind
- 1.5 teaspoons almond extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Sweet Frosting
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 0.66 cup butter softened
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 to 6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream for desired consistency
Fun Decorations (Optional)
- food coloring (red, green, blue)
- mini chocolate candies
- sweetened flaked coconut
- miniature marshmallows
- decorator sugars
Instructions
- Start the Dough: In a big mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until they look wonderfully light and fluffy. Now, stir in the egg, milk, and almond extract until everything is smoothly combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gently add the flour and baking powder to your wet mixture. Beat on a low speed, just until the ingredients are mixed – be careful not to overmix!
- Chill Out: Divide your cookie dough into two equal halves. Shape each into a flat ball, wrap it snugly in plastic wrap, and pop them into the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours until they're firm and easy to handle.
- Get Ready to Bake: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll and Cut: Take one half of your chilled dough (keep the other half in the fridge). On a lightly floured surface, roll it out evenly to about ⅛ to ¼ inch thick. Use a 3-inch round cookie cutter to create your festive shapes. Place them about 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake to Golden: Bake your cookies for 6-8 minutes, or until their edges are just lightly golden brown. Let them cool on the cookie sheets for just one minute, then carefully move them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whip Up the Frosting: In another bowl, combine the powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla, and enough heavy whipping cream to make a smooth, spreadable frosting. Beat on medium speed until it's light and creamy.
- Decorate Your Masterpieces: Set aside some white frosting if you like. Divide the rest and tint with your favorite food colors. Now, the best part – spread or pipe your frosting onto the cooled cookies as desired, and then sprinkle with your chosen decorations!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per cookie): Calories: 220, Total Carbs: 32g, Fats: 10g, Protein: 1g. Feel free to get creative with your decorations for a truly unique festive treat!
