β¨ Introduction
These Christmas Gift Cookies ππͺ are shaped like wrapped presents, decorated with vibrant icing and festive sprinkles. Perfect for ftour, gifting, or holiday dessert trays π.
π§ Ingredients
πΈ Cookie Dough
- π§ 1 cup butter (softened)
- π¬ 1 cup sugar
- π₯ 1 egg
- πΏ 1 tsp vanilla extract
- πΎ 2Β½ cups all-purpose flour
- π§ Β½ tsp baking powder
- π§ Pinch of salt
πΈ Icing & Decorations
- π₯ Royal icing or colored glaze (red, green, pink, purple, orange)
- π Piping bags for ribbon and bow designs
- β¨ Festive sprinkles: stars, dots, holiday shapes
- β White star candies or edible glitter
π©βπ³ Instructions
- π₯ Preheat oven to 180Β°C (350Β°F). Line baking tray with parchment paper.
- π₯£ Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
- πΎ In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- βοΈ Chill dough for 30 minutes. Roll out and cut into square shapes using cookie cutter.
- β³ Bake for 8β10 minutes until edges are set. Let cool completely.
- π¨ Decorate with colored icing to resemble gift boxes. Pipe ribbons and bows, add sprinkles and stars.
- βοΈ Let icing set before serving or packaging.
π Methods
- π« Add cocoa powder for chocolate version.
- π Mix in orange zest for citrus twist.
- π Use edible glitter or metallic dust for sparkle.
- π§ Personalize with names or messages using fine piping.
π History
Inspired by holiday gift boxes πΊπΈ and Moroccan π²π¦ love for decorative sweetsβcreative, joyful, and festive π.
πͺ Benefits
- π₯ Protein from eggs
- π§ Energy from butter and sugar
- π Joy from colorful presentation
π¨ Formation
Serve on ornate plates with holiday ornaments π½οΈ. Ideal for ftour, gifting, or festive buffets π.
β Conclusion
Christmas Gift Cookies are sweet, vibrant, and festiveβa tray of edible joy ππͺβ¨.
β€οΈ Lovers
- π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Families
- πͺ Cookie fans
- π Holiday bakers
- πΈ Instagram foodies
- π€² Muslims in Maghrib