Holiday Cookies Icing Drizzle (Printable Version)

Buttery round cookies topped with a sweet, festive icing drizzle—ideal for gatherings or gifting.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
05 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Icing Drizzle

08 - 1 cup powdered sugar
09 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
10 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - Food coloring, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined.
04 - Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
06 - Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
07 - Gently flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass or your palm to create rounds.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle-able; add food coloring if desired.
10 - Drizzle icing over cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag and allow to set before serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings
  • Sweet festive icing drizzle
02 -
  • Add festive sprinkles before the icing sets for extra holiday flair
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week
03 -
  • Flatten dough balls gently to help them bake evenly
  • Drizzle icing while cookies are completely cool to prevent melting
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