Description
Christmas Gnome Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that infuses joy and whimsy into any festive gathering. With their charming gnome shapes and vibrant icing, these cookies are not only visually appealing but also irresistibly delicious. Perfect for cookie exchanges or as a sweet gift, each bite offers a blend of buttery sweetness and festive cheer. This recipe captures the essence of holiday baking traditions while allowing for creativity in decoration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Royal icing and gel food coloring (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the wet mixture until fully combined.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Use gnome-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies and place them on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool before decorating with royal icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg