Golden Holly Crown Cookies
Delightful buttery cookies decorated with festive colors and festive cheer, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour as fine as powdered snow, perfect for a tender bite.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder magical leavener for lightness.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt enhances the sweetness for a balanced flavor.
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened lending creaminess and richness to the dough.
- 1 cup powdered sugar creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
- 1 large egg adding moisture and binding the ingredients.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract providing a warm, fragrant note.
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional) adds depth of flavor.
Decorative Toppings
- Green colored sugar or green icing for a festive touch.
- Red candies or M&Ms to mimic holly berries.
- Gold sprinkles or edible gold dust for an opulent sparkle.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, and optional almond extract into the butter-sugar mixture.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until everything is combined.
Baking
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use your favorite cookie cutter to cut out shapes and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges turn lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before decorating.
Decoration
- Decorate cookies with green sugar or icing, placing red candies or M&Ms on top, and finish with gold sprinkles.
Notes
For the best texture, use softened butter and avoid overmixing the dough. Cookies can be frozen before or after baking.