Soft Christmas Cookies 🎄🍪
Step 3: Bake the Cookies
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 6–8 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft.
Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.
Step 4: Prepare the Icing
Mix the Icing: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more powdered sugar for thicker icing or more milk for thinner icing.
Add Color (Optional): Divide the icing into bowls and mix in food coloring as desired.
Step 5: Decorate the Cookies
Frost the Cookies: Use a piping bag, spoon, or offset spatula to decorate the cookies with icing.
Add Sprinkles: Before the icing sets, sprinkle on your favorite decorations like sprinkles, edible glitter, or sanding sugar.
Let Set: Allow the cookies to sit at room temperature for 1–2 hours for the icing to set.
Chill the Dough: Chilling helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking, ensuring they keep their shape.
Even Rolling: Use rolling pin guides or stack two dowels on either side of your dough for an even thickness.
Flavor Variations: Swap almond extract for lemon or peppermint extract for a festive twist.
Storage
At Room Temperature: Store decorated cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezing: Freeze undecorated cookies for up to 3 months. Thaw, then decorate as desired.
These cookies are a festive favorite and a great way to add holiday cheer to your dessert table! Enjoy! 🎅🎨
