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Serine Milo

Twisted Christmas Cookies

Delightful holiday cookies featuring a buttery base, flavored with almond extract, and swirled with colorful icing and sprinkles.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Can be substituted with margarine for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract Can be substituted with other extracts.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can be swapped with a gluten-free blend.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • food coloring (red, green, or your choice)
For the Icing
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 tablespoons milk (or plant-based milk for a vegan option)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • optional: Sprinkles for decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  2. Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.
  3. Slowly incorporate the flour and salt until combined; the dough should be slightly soft and sticky.
  4. Divide the dough into two equal portions, adding food coloring to one half and mixing until vibrant.
  5. Wrap both portions in plastic wrap and chill them in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. After chilling, take a tablespoon of each color and roll them into logs, then twist them together.
  3. Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet with some space in between.
  4. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden-brown and the center is slightly soft.
  5. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
Icing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until you have a smooth, pourable consistency.
  2. Drizzle the icing on the cooled cookies and add sprinkles for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgSugar: 6g

Notes

These cookies can be made ahead of time. Store the dough in the fridge or freeze it. Serve them with hot cocoa for a festive pairing.

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