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A delicious plate of Twisted Christmas Cookies

Twisted Christmas Cookies

Soft, festive, and perfect for the holidays, these Twisted Christmas Cookies are a delightful treat for your celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp almond extract optional
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
Decoration
  • Red food coloring
  • Green food coloring
  • Sanding sugar optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Tray
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
  3. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms.
  4. Split dough into 3 parts: 1 plain, 1 red, 1 green.
  5. Roll small ropes of each color and gently twist them together into cookie shapes.
  6. Place on a parchment-lined tray and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes, until set but not browned.
  7. Sprinkle with sanding sugar while warm.

Notes

These cookies are perfect for adding a festive touch to your holiday baking. Experiment with different food coloring combinations for a personalized look.