Christmas Lights Cookies
What better way to brighten chilly winter days than with light-shaped cookies? My classic dough recipe has been a holiday tradition in our family for years. —Carolyn Moseley, Dayton, Ohio
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- FROSTING:
- 5 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 to 6 tablespoons water
- Red, blue, green, yellow and gray paste food coloring
- Assorted colored sugar
Reviews
They look awesome and I wish I had found this recipe before today. I love how your frosting self levels and it appears to dry to a lovely finish allowing more frosting to layer on top without blending together. Beautiful. I have 3 questions that I hope you or one of the reviewers can answer. 1. What is the size of these lightbulb cookie cutters? I've seen 3 different sizes in a gourmet cookery store. 2. You say in your description to use a #5 round tip to put the reflections on the cookies, but what number of round tip are you using to do the main frosting of the cookies? 3. Is it necessary to frost the bottom of the cookies? Thank you for any help you can offer. Today is Christmas day, so happy holidays to all of you!!
I am going to make these! How beautiful!!
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going to make them
I plan to try these. I'm rating without trying because they are so attractive. I'll update when I have made them!
"Hmmm....only one review after a year? I guess I will pass.".... Honestly, who cares??!!?? This forum is for those who gave the recipe a try, not your opinion!!!! By the way, I made them today, November 25, 2017, based on the review from last year, and they came out GREAT!!! These are a winner, give them a try!!I found my cookie cutter at my local 2nd hand store, I believe Wal-Mart also has them. Also try Michaels crafts, Joann fabrics, Christmas tree shops, or Amazon...hope that helps! ?
I like the recipe but cannot find a source for the light bulb cookie cutter. Can someone suggest one?
Hmmm....only one review after a year? I guess I will pass.
Made these for the grandkids to decorate. Great cookie, many were eaten before the decorating began!