Description
Cheerful Caroler Cookies are buttery holiday cookies decorated with playful designs, perfect for spreading festive cheer. Ideal for family baking, gifting, and cookie swaps!
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Granulated sugar
- Large egg
- Vanilla extract
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Mini chocolate chips
- Colorful candy or sprinkles
- Royal icing or buttercream frosting
- Red candies for noses
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until dough forms.
- Shape the Cookies
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Slightly flatten each ball with a spoon or fingers.
- Bake
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are golden.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Decorate
- Use royal icing or buttercream to pipe caroler faces or festive designs.
- Add colorful candy, sprinkles, and red candies for noses.
Notes
- Chill dough for 20-30 minutes before baking to reduce spreading.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze undecorated cookies for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
