Christmas Lights Sugar Cookies
Celebrate the holidays with colorful, festive sugar cookies decorated to resemble Christmas lights.
Ingredients
Dough
- 6 cups all purpose flour ((2 pounds))
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature ((1 pound))
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Frosting & Decoration
- 16 ounces powdered sugar ((1 pound))
- 0.25 cup plus 1 tablespoon meringue powder
- 0.33 cup water, plus more if too thick (see below)
- food coloring food coloring (Wilton icing gel)
Instructions
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined. Chill dough for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out dough and cut into shapes. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Prepare frosting by mixing powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water until smooth. Divide and add food coloring.
- Decorate cooled cookies with colored frosting to resemble Christmas lights.
Notes
Chill the dough well for easier handling and better flavor development.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 80mg