🍪 Irresistible Easy Christmas Cookies (Kids Love! Perfect Holiday Treats) – Festive Sugar Cookies with Sparkling Icing

Ingredients

• • 2 ⅞ cups all-purpose flour
• • ⅞ cup unsalted butter, softened
• • 1 ⅞ cup granulated sugar
• • 1 ⅞ large egg
• • 1 ⅞ tsp vanilla extract
• • Red and green food coloring (gel)
• • Confectioners' sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Use a wooden spoon to mix until well combined.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, mix butter, egg, and vanilla extract until creamy. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes or until golden. For a no-oven option, let cookies dry at room temperature for 24 hours.

5. 5

   Divide icing into two bowls. Tint one red and one green. Pipe or spread onto cooled cookies. Add sprinkles or edible glitter for extra sparkle.