Holiday Cookies Icing Drizzle (Printable)

Buttery round cookies topped with a festive sweet icing drizzle, perfect for holiday celebrations.

# Ingredient list:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
05 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Icing Drizzle

08 - 1 cup powdered sugar
09 - 2–3 tablespoons milk
10 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - Food coloring (optional)

# Cooking steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
06 - Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
07 - Gently flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass or your palm to form rounds.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzleable. Add food coloring if desired.
10 - Drizzle icing over cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag. Allow icing to set before serving.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
  • Contains Wheat (gluten), egg, milk (dairy).
03 -
  • Add festive sprinkles before the icing sets for extra holiday flair.
  • For a citrus twist, add 1 tsp lemon or orange zest to the dough.
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