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Christmas Lights Cookies

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These adorable Christmas Lights Cookies are perfect for the holidays! Soft sugar cookies are decorated with colorful icing and edible lights for a festive treat everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Royal icing (prepared or homemade)
  • Edible Christmas light sprinkles or candies
  • Gel food coloring (various colors)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Use Christmas cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
  8. Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare royal icing according to package directions or your favorite recipe. Divide icing into several bowls and tint with gel food coloring.
  11. Decorate the cookies with icing and Christmas light sprinkles or candies. Let icing set completely before serving.

Notes

For a richer flavor, add a pinch of almond extract to the dough. You can also use store-bought sugar cookie dough for a quicker option.

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