Description
These Holly and Berry Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season. With a buttery cookie base and festive decorations, they are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Decorations:
- Red and green royal icing or decorating gel
- Small red candy balls or mini M&Ms for berries
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar, then beat in the egg and extracts. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Chill and Shape: Divide the dough, chill, roll out, and cut into holly leaf shapes. Place on baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes until just golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Decorate: Once cooled, decorate with green icing for leaves and red candies for berries. Let icing set before serving.
Notes
- These cookies are ideal for holiday gift boxes or cookie exchanges.
- You can prepare the dough in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
