β¨ Introduction
These Sugar-Coated Holiday Cookies ππͺ are soft, crumbly, and coated in festive sugar crystals. Perfect for ftour, gifting, or holiday dessert trays π.
π§ Ingredients
- π§ 1 cup butter (softened)
- π¬ 1 cup granulated sugar
- π₯ 1 egg
- πΏ 1 tsp vanilla extract
- πΎ 2ΒΌ cups all-purpose flour
- π§ Β½ tsp baking soda
- π§ Β½ tsp salt
- π« ΒΌ cup cocoa powder (for chocolate version)
- π΄ Red sugar crystals
- π’ Green sugar crystals
- βͺ White sugar or powdered sugar
π©βπ³ Instructions
- π₯ Preheat oven to 180Β°C (350Β°F). Line baking tray with parchment paper.
- π₯£ Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
- πΎ In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- π« For chocolate cookies, divide dough and mix cocoa into one half.
- ποΈ Roll dough into small balls. Coat each ball in colored sugar or powdered sugar.
- β³ Bake for 10β12 minutes until edges are set. Let cool on tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to rack.
π Methods
- π Add orange or lemon zest for citrus twist.
- π₯₯ Roll in coconut sugar or shredded coconut.
- π Use multicolor sugar for rainbow effect.
- π« Add chocolate chips for extra richness.
π History
Inspired by classic sugar cookies πΊπΈ and Moroccan π²π¦ love for festive sweetsβbright, crumbly, and joyful π.
πͺ Benefits
- π₯ Protein from eggs
- π§ Energy from butter and sugar
- π Joy from festive colors and textures
π¨ Formation
Serve on white plates with holiday decor π½οΈ. Ideal for ftour, gifting, or festive buffets π.
β Conclusion
Sugar-Coated Holiday Cookies are soft, colorful, and festiveβa tray of sweet celebration ππͺβ¨.
β€οΈ Lovers
- π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Families
- πͺ Cookie fans
- π Holiday bakers
- πΈ Instagram foodies
- π€² Muslims in Maghrib