A Guide to Christmas Cookies
December 14, 2012
•Emily Murray
•Boston
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A Guide to Christmas Cookies
Christmas, a holiday that’s engulfed in family traditions passed down from generation to generation, one of the traditions is always a favorite is making Christmas cookies. There are many different types of Christmas cookies; you’ve probably received most of your recipes from your family. Perhaps the most popular Christmas cookie and a favorite for its decorations is the traditional decorated sugar Christmas Cookie. They come in various shapes and sizes from angels, to Christmas trees, to snowman and gingerbread men. Here’s your guide to the perfect Christmas cookie.
The Perfect Christmas Cookie Calls for good Dough
This Christmas tradition starts in a bowl. You’ll want to cream 1 cup of butter and a cup of confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Next, you’ll beat in one egg, and one teaspoon of vanilla extract and a 1 and ½ teaspoon of almond extract. Add 2 -1/2 cups of flour and a teaspoon of salt. Blend the mixed and dry ingredients and chill for 1-2 hours.
Cutting your Christmas Cookies
On a lightly floured surface roll out your cookie dough, grab your favorite Christmas cookie cutters and proceed to cut the dough into the famous Christmas shapes we’ve all become accustomed too. After cutting out your cookie shapes, place them on a greased baking sheet. After all of your cookies are cut, bake them in the oven at 375 degrees for 7-9 minutes until golden brown.
Decorating Fun
After your cookies are baked and cooled, it’s time for decorating. Depending how many little ones are around, it can get a little messy. Decorating is where you can express yourself, be creative. Keep within the Christmas theme but have fun. You’ll want to have several colors of frosting most commonly red, green and white. You’ll also want to grab colored sugars, edible glitter and any other decorating candy you may want. After all of your ingredients are assembled, have fun start decorating and let the tradition play out.
Baking Christmas cookies is a fun, family tradition that can bring everyone together. After all, that’s what the holidays are for; this is the perfect event to kick-off the holiday season.
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