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Twisted Christmas Cookies: 7 Festive Treats to Cherish

Twisted Christmas Cookies
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Delightful Twisted Christmas Cookies for Festive Cheer

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup White Sugar
  • 14 oz Butter, softened
  • 2 count Eggs
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Almond Extract
  • 1 count Zest of Orange (optional)
  • 6 cups Plain Flour
  • 6 tbsp Meringue Powder
  • 8 tbsp Water
  • 2 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 7 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
  • Gel Food Coloring (red, green, gold, white)
  • Toppings (sprinkles, edible glitter, crushed candy canes)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line several baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the softened butter and white sugar together until fluffy and light in color, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Incorporate eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, almond extract, and orange zest until smooth.
  4. Slowly mix in the plain flour until a dough forms, adding milk if necessary for consistency.
  5. Roll out the dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut into festive shapes; chill for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  7. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Whisk together meringue powder, lemon juice, and water; gradually add sifted powdered sugar until glossy.
  9. Divide icing and tint with gel food coloring; decorate cookies with piping bags and add toppings as desired.

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