Crispy Cookies for Christmas

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   Bring the butter to room temperature.

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   Mix with a whisk until creamy.

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   Add sugar in 3 batches.

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   Do not whip too much, and mix after each addition.

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   Beat the room temperature eggs, and add in 3-4 batches.

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   Add vanilla oil too.

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   Do not whip.

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   To make a cocoa batter, sieve the cocoa into the bowl to mix in.

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   Use a wooden spatula, and fold in the sieved flour.

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    When it's all blended together, wrap up with a plastic wrap and chill in a fridge for more than 30 minutes.

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    When chilled, get rid of stiffness by pounding lightly or grabbing the dough.

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    Roll out the dough about 4-5 mm with a rolling pin.

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    It's easier to roll by lining a parchment paper on top.

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    Cut into shapes, bake for 15 minutes in 355F/180C.

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    When cooled, decorate with icing or decoration pens.

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    To make the icing, add water to powdered sugar little by little.

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    The icing will be too watery if there's too much water.

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    I stuck the cookies on a handmade wreath, too.

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    I used these kinds of cookie cutters.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.