Holiday Cookies Icing Drizzle (Printable)

Buttery round cookies topped with a sweet, festive icing drizzle—perfect for celebrations.

# What you need:

→ Cookie Dough

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

→ Icing Drizzle

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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
06 - Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
07 - Gently press each ball with the bottom of a glass or your palm to form round cookies.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable; incorporate food coloring if desired.
10 - Drizzle the icing over fully cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag and allow to set before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • 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.
03 -
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
  • Double check all ingredients for traces of nuts or other allergens if needed.
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