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Twisted Christmas Cookies

Twisted Christmas Cookies: Festive Flavor with a Fun Twist

Enjoy the delightful Twisted Christmas Cookies, combining almond and citrus flavor for joyful holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup White Sugar Can be substituted with brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 14 oz Butter, softened Ensure it’s softened but not melted
  • 2 count Eggs Best if at room temperature
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for a richer aroma
  • 1 tsp Almond Extract Optional for those with nut allergies
  • 1 count Zest of Orange Can substitute with lemon zest
  • 6 cups Plain Flour Measure accurately to avoid dry cookies
For the Icing
  • 6 tbsp Meringue Powder Key for icing stability
  • 8 tbsp Water Adjust as necessary for desired consistency
  • 2 tsp Lemon Juice Can substitute with vinegar
  • 7 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted Sweetens and thickens the icing
  • Gel Food Coloring Use bright colors for vibrant decorations
For the Toppings
  • Sprinkles Fun finishing touches that add festive flair
  • Edible Glitter Fun finishing touches that add festive flair
  • Crushed Candy Canes Fun finishing touches that add festive flair

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Spatula
  • Cookie cutters
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • medium bowl
  • Piping bags

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream softened butter and white sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, and orange zest, mixing until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix in flour until cohesive dough forms. If dry, add milk tablespoon by tablespoon.
  5. Roll out the dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut out shapes. Chill for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
  7. Prepare icing by whisking together meringue powder, lemon juice, and water. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar.
  8. Decorate cooled cookies with icing and toppings. Allow icing to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is properly softened and chill the dough to maintain shape during baking. Experiment with flavors for variations.

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