Mema Christmas Cookies ๐ช๐
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours
Yield: 3 Dozen
Description:
Dusting off the old cookbooks and finding the cookies me and Ma baked growing up. I found them outstanding. Create a memory as we did with these! Absolutely delicious! We even made them without the icing!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Measure all ingredients into separate bowls. |
| 2 | Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. |
| 3 | Blend in one egg and vanilla extract until well combined. |
| 4 | Gradually blend in the flour until a dough forms. |
| 5 | Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. |
| 6 | Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC). |
| 7 | Roll out 1/4 of the dough at a time on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. |
| 8 | Cut out cookies using your favorite cookie cutters. |
| 9 | Place the cookies on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. |
| 10 | Bake in the preheated oven for 6-9 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. |
| 11 | Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before icing. |
For the Icing:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt until stiff peaks form. |
| 2 | Add vanilla extract and mix until combined. |
| 3 | Gradually beat in powdered sugar until stiff peaks form and the icing is smooth and glossy. |
| 4 | Divide the icing into separate bowls and add food coloring to each bowl to create different colors. |
| 5 | Decorate the cooled cookies with the colored icing using piping bags or small spatulas. |
| 6 | Allow the icing to set before serving or storing the cookies in an airtight container. |
These Mema Christmas Cookies are a delightful treat that brings back fond memories of baking with loved ones. Whether you enjoy them plain or with colorful icing, they’re sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering or weeknight dessert table. So gather your ingredients, roll out the dough, and let the sweet aroma of freshly baked cookies fill your home with joy!
