Name: Delicious Twisted Christmas Cookies for Festive Fun
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: PT-491955H7M23S
Total time: 57 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup White Sugar (Substitutable with brown sugar.); 14 oz Butter, softened (Dairy-free butter for a vegan option.); 2 Eggs (Can substitute with applesauce.); 2 tsp Vanilla Extract (Opt for pure vanilla.); 1 tsp Almond Extract (Can omit for neutral flavor.); 1 orange Orange Zest (Optional; lemon zest is an alternative.); 6 cups Plain Flour (Gluten-free flour is a suitable substitute.); 6 tbsp Meringue Powder (Can substitute with egg whites.); 8 tbsp Water (Adjust for desired consistency.); 2 tsp Lemon Juice (Vinegar is a viable substitute.); 7 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted (Use less for a lighter touch.); Gel Food Coloring (Colors include red, green, gold, and white.); Sprinkles/Edible Glitter/Candy Canes (Optional toppings.)

Delicious Twisted Christmas Cookies for Festive Fun

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Twisted Christmas Cookies are a delightful holiday treat combining buttery goodness with festive icing.

Author: Emily
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Total Time: 57 minutes
Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 cup White Sugar (Substitutable with brown sugar.)
14 oz Butter, softened (Dairy-free butter for a vegan option.)
2 Eggs (Can substitute with applesauce.)
2 tsp Vanilla Extract (Opt for pure vanilla.)
1 tsp Almond Extract (Can omit for neutral flavor.)
1 orange Orange Zest (Optional; lemon zest is an alternative.)
6 cups Plain Flour (Gluten-free flour is a suitable substitute.)
6 tbsp Meringue Powder (Can substitute with egg whites.)
8 tbsp Water (Adjust for desired consistency.)
2 tsp Lemon Juice (Vinegar is a viable substitute.)
7 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted (Use less for a lighter touch.)
Gel Food Coloring (Colors include red, green, gold, and white.)
Sprinkles/Edible Glitter/Candy Canes (Optional toppings.)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 2-3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream together 14 oz of softened butter and white sugar until fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add 2 eggs, 2 tsp vanilla, 1 tsp almond extract, and optional zest. Gradually incorporate 6 cups of flour until blended.
Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut shapes with festive cookie cutters and transfer to prepared baking sheets.
Chill the baking sheets with cut cookies in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
Bake cookies in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.
Whisk together 6 tbsp meringue powder, 2 tsp lemon juice, and 8 tbsp water, then gradually add 7 cups powdered sugar until glossy.
Divide icing into bowls, add gel colors, and decorate cookies with piping bags or spatulas. Use optional toppings.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container.
These cookies freeze well.
Adjust icing consistency with water.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 50 mg
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 1 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg

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