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New Year 2019 Themed Cookies

These festive cookies are perfect for celebrating the New Year, easy to make, and can be customized to fit any festive theme.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Holiday
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Ingrédients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour You can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 cup sugar Coconut sugar can be used as an alternative.
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened For dairy-free, substitute with vegan butter.
  • 1 large egg Can be replaced with flaxseed meal mixed with water for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Decoration Ingredients

  • 1 cup icing sugar For decorating.
  • food coloring Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Gather all your ingredients and measure them out.
  • In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt using a whisk.
  • In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture and mix until incorporated.
  • Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Baking

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Shape the dough into balls about 1-inch in diameter and place them on a lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.

Decorating

  • Once completely cooled, decorate with icing and food coloring as desired.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze them in a safe container with separated layers using parchment paper.
Keyword Baking, Custom Cookies, Festive Cookies, New Year Cookies, Sweet Treats