Recipes For Holiday Cookies With Pictures

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until the dough comes together. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.

5. Divide the dough into several portions. Add food coloring to each portion to create a variety of colored dough.

6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

7. On a floured surface, roll out each colored dough portion to about 1/4 inch thickness.

8. Use assorted cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the rolled dough. Place the cutouts onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.

9. Decorate the cookies with edible glitter or sprinkles as desired.

10. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

11. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

12. Store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain their freshness or package them in festive boxes for gift-giving.