Twisted Christmas Cookies: Easy Recipes for Festive Joy
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually stir in the flour and salt until just blended.
- Roll the dough into small balls and twist them into shapes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
- Let cool before icing.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract to make icing, then drizzle over cookies.
Notes
- These cookies can be decorated with colorful sprinkles.
- For added flavor, consider adding citrus zest to the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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