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Hey there, cookie lovers!
Are you excited for the holidays? I sure am!
Today, I’m sharing a festive treat that’s sure to dazzle your friends and family: Christmas cookies with gold!
These cookies are not just delicious; they look stunning too. Perfect for decorating your holiday table or gifting to loved ones.
Get ready to add a little sparkle to your cookie game! Let’s dive into the recipe!
| Preparation Time | 15-20 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 12-15 minutes |
| Total Time | 87-95 minutes |
| Level of Difficulty | Medium |
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups plain flour
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
- 3/4 cup fine sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Step 1: Prepare the Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
This should take about two minutes if using a stand mixer, or three to four minutes with a hand mixer.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, and continue to beat for another minute or until fully incorporated.
Step 2: Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients (flour through cinnamon) into the wet mixture until just combined.
Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough cookies.
Once the ingredients are combined, wrap the dough well and chill it in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
Step 3: Roll Out and Cut the Dough
When ready to bake, take the dough out of the fridge about 15 minutes ahead of time to let it soften slightly.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Roll the dough to a quarter-inch thick between two sheets of parchment paper.
If the dough is sticky, lightly flour the parchment paper.
Use a star cutter or any equally festive cutter to cut out shapes, starting at one edge of the rolled-out dough to maximize space.
Step 4: Bake the Cookies
Place the cut-out cookies on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden.
Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for a couple of minutes, as they are very delicate when they first come out of the oven.
Step 5: Cool and Enjoy
After they have cooled on the cookie sheet for a few minutes, carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.
Once cool, the cookies are ready to enjoy.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
