Holiday Decorated Sugar Cookies Recipe
Ready to turn your kitchen into a festive masterpiece? Holiday Decorated Sugar Cookies Recipe delivers buttery sweetness wrapped in colorful charm. You roll, cut, and bake adorable shapes confidently. Glossy icing and sparkling sprinkles steal attention instantly. Every bite tastes nostalgic and cozy. Vanilla aroma fills the room fast. These beauties double as edible gifts. Honestly, store-bought treats cannot compete this season.
Holiday Decorated Sugar Cookies Recipe
Holiday Decorated Sugar Cookies Recipe features classic buttery sugar cookies cut into festive shapes and decorated with vibrant icing and sprinkles.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat 1 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix well.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt separately.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture.
- Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness on floured surface.
- Cut shapes using holiday cutters.
- Bake 8–10 minutes until edges turn lightly golden.
- Cool completely before decorating.
- Beat powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water until glossy peaks form.
- Divide icing and tint with gel coloring.
- Pipe outlines, flood centers, and decorate with sprinkles.
- Allow icing to dry completely before storing.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving – per decorated cookie)
Calories: 160Total Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 2 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Approximate % per serving):
Vitamin A: 6%Calcium: 1%
Iron: 4%
Vitamin B12: 1%
Phosphorus: 2%
Additional Notes & Flavor Tips
- Chill dough 30 minutes for sharper shapes.
- Use gel coloring for bold festive shades.
- Seal icing edges completely for smooth flooding.
- Add citrus zest for subtle brightness.
- Store in airtight container up to five days.
