Holiday Cookies Icing Drizzle (Printable)

Buttery round cookies topped with sweet icing drizzle, perfect for festive occasions and gifting.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
05 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Icing Drizzle

08 - 1 cup powdered sugar
09 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
10 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - Food coloring (optional)

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
04 - Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
06 - Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and space them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
07 - Gently flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass or your palm to create round discs.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges turn lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and drip consistency is achieved. Add food coloring as preferred.
10 - Drizzle the prepared icing over the cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag. Allow the icing to fully set before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
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  • Add festive sprinkles before the icing sets for extra holiday flair.
  • For a citrus twist, add 1 tsp lemon or orange zest to the dough.
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