M&M Christmas Light Cookies
Delightful and visually appealing cookies decorated with M&Ms that resemble Christmas lights, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Decoration Ingredients
- Royal icing Royal icing (for decorating)
- M&Ms M&Ms (various colors)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and white sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until evenly blended.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place them on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Flatten each ball slightly using the bottom of a glass, optionally dipping the glass in sugar.
Baking
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 8 to 10 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
Decoration
- Once cooled, decorate the cookies with royal icing and M&Ms to mimic Christmas lights.
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Notes
For thicker cookies, consider chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. You can customize colors of M&Ms and use piping bags for icing.