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Twisted Christmas Cookies

Twisted Christmas Cookies: Festive Treats for Joyful Celebrations

Delightful Twisted Christmas Cookies blend almond and citrus flavors for a festive treat that’s perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup White Sugar Can be swapped with brown sugar.
  • 14 oz Butter, softened Must be softened, not melted.
  • 2 pieces Eggs Or use a flax egg for a vegan option.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor.
  • 1 tsp Almond Extract Can replace with extra vanilla or hazelnut extract.
  • 1 pieces Orange Zest From one orange for added flavor.
  • 6 cups Plain Flour Adjust gradually to form dough.
For the Royal Icing
  • 6 tbsp Meringue Powder Can substitute egg whites.
  • 8 tbsp Water Use more as needed for icing consistency.
  • 2 tsp Lemon Juice Fresh lemon juice recommended.
  • 7 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted Sifting is crucial for smooth icing.
  • Gel Food Coloring Add sparingly for decoration.
  • Decorative Toppings Sprinkles, edible glitter, or crushed candy canes.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk
  • Piping bags

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and white sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, and orange zest to the creamed mixture and mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the flour to form a dough that is firm yet slightly tacky.
  5. Roll out the dough to ¼ inch thick, cut out shapes, and chill them for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
  7. Prepare the royal icing by whisking meringue powder, lemon juice, and water, then gradually add powdered sugar.
  8. Decorate the cooled cookies with royal icing and allow to set for 1-2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened and chill the dough for best results.

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