CHRISTMAS COOKIE BAKING 2022

I love baking, especially around the holidays because it's extra special ◡̈ These 2 recipes are my go-to cookie recipes. They always come out SO good. I hope you try these recipes, and if you do come back and let me know your thoughts! RECIPES: SUGAR COOKIE CUT-OUTS: 2 1/4 C. AP flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp salt Mix above ingredients in a bowl and set aside In a stand mixer (or with a hand mixer) cream together 3/4 C. room temp unsalted butter 3/4 c. sugar mix on medium speed and add 1 egg 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. almond extract Once thats all mixed add in the dry ingredients on low speed a little at a time *dough should be thick and sticky* Divide in half and roll out on a floured sheet pan with a silicone mat (the silicone mat is the key to not burning them) Roll out to about 1/4 inch thick. Place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Remove from fridge and let sit for 5-10 min on counter, then make cut outs Bake at 350 degrees for 11-12 min. SUGAR COOKIE FROSTING: 1 C. unsalted butter room temp. 3 C. Powdered sugar 1 TBSP half and half or milk 1 & 3/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. almond extract pinch of salt Beat butter and half of the powdered sugar in a mixer with a paddle attachment until smooth about 3-5 min Slowly add the remaining powdered sugar. Add rest of ingredients. If its too thick add a splash more milk, if it's too thin add more powdered sugar until proper consistency is reached. SNOWBALL COOKIES: 2 & 1/4 C. Flour 1/2 C. Powdered sugar 1/2 C. Walnuts chopped 2 sticks of unsalted softened butter 1 tsp. Vanilla 1 tsp. salt Preheat oven to 400 Degrees In a medium bowl combine flour, walnuts and salt, set aside. Cream together butter, sugar, and vanilla until combined Slowly mix in dry ingredients until a dough forms. Form dough into balls and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 9 minutes Let cool for 5-10 min. and while they are still warm roll in powdered sugar. Enjoy!! Amazon store front: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-8a5c8244 CONNECT WITH ME: instagrams- https://www.instagram.com/ellyn__hodges/ and https://www.instagram.com/ellynelizabethimages/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellynelizabeth00 CHRISTMAS COOKIE BAKING 2022, CHRISTMAS 2022, CHRISTMAS BAKING, BAKING COOKIES, COOKIE RECIPES, COOKING, BAKING, BAKE WITH ME, COOK WITH ME