Christmas Cookie Decorating Ideas – Beautiful Festive Designs

Ingredients

• • 2 ⅞ cups all-purpose flour
• • ⅞ cup unsalted butter, softened
• • ⅞ cup powdered sugar
• • 1 ⅞ large egg yolk
• • ⅞ tsp vanilla extract
• • ⅞ tsp baking powder
• • Royal icing (store-bought or homemade)
• • Food coloring (red, green, silver)
• • Sprinkles, silver dragees, candy eyes

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add butter and sugar, then mix until crumbly. Add egg yolk and vanilla. Knead until smooth. Chill for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Use festive cookie cutters to shape dough. Place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.

3. 3

   Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes. Cookies should be lightly golden. Cool completely before decorating.

4. 4

   Use royal icing in piping bags with small tips to create designs. Add sprinkles while icing is still wet. Let dry overnight.