Festive Christmas Sugar Cookies with Simple Almond Icing
These delightful festive sugar cookies, featuring a simple almond-flavored icing, will bring joy to your holiday season. This easy-to-follow recipe guarantees beautiful, delicious cookies that anyone can master.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
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In another large mixing bowl or in the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter and powdered sugar together until creamy and light in color, about 2-3 minutes.
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Add eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and no pockets of flour are visible.
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Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour, or overnight for best results.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut cookies using your favorite Christmas-themed cookie cutters.
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Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.
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Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
ICING
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In a medium mixing bowl, sift the powdered sugar. Add almond extract, milk, and corn syrup. Mix until smooth and silky.
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Divide the icing into small bowls and add a drop of gel food coloring to each, mixing until you reach your desired shade.
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Decorate cookies with the icing as desired, using a piping bag or a small spoon, and add festive sprinkles or edible glitter for extra holiday cheer.
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Let the decorated cookies dry completely, preferably overnight, so the icing sets.
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