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Twisted Christmas Cookies

Twisted Christmas Cookies: Festive Delights Your Family Will Love

Twisted Christmas Cookies are delightful festive treats with almond and citrus icing, perfect for holiday gatherings and gifting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup White Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar for deeper flavor.
  • 1 cup Butter Softened, not melted.
  • 2 large Eggs Use room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract May substitute with bourbon.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Can omit if nut-free.
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Lemon zest is a good alternative.
  • 2 cups Plain Flour Gluten-free flour can be used.
For the Icing
  • 2 tablespoons Meringue Powder Fresh egg whites can be an alternative.
  • 3 tablespoons Water Adjust for desired icing thickness.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Vinegar can be used instead.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Always sift to avoid lumps.
  • 1 tablespoon Gel Food Coloring Liquid dyes may not be as bright.
For Decoration
  • Sprinkles/Edible Glitter/Candy Canes Optional toppings for decoration.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Piping Bags

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the softened butter and white sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, and orange zest, mixing on low speed until smooth.
  4. Gradually incorporate the plain flour until the dough forms. Adjust with milk if sticky.
  5. Roll out the dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut into festive shapes.
  6. Chill the cut cookies in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to help retain their shape.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden at the edges.
  8. Prepare the icing by whisking meringue powder, lemon juice, and water, then adding sifted powdered sugar.
  9. Decorate the cookies with the icing and additional toppings as desired. Allow icing to set completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened for better texture. Chill the dough to maintain cookie shape during baking. Measure ingredients accurately for desired consistency in icing.

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