Iced Holiday Ornament Cookies Recipe

Name: Iced Holiday Ornament Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2/3 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 3 tablespoons orange liqueur or orange juice; 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup orange liqueur or additional water; 4 teaspoons meringue powder; Food coloring of your choice; Ribbon, optional

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
3 tablespoons orange liqueur or orange juice
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup orange liqueur or additional water
4 teaspoons meringue powder
Food coloring of your choice
Ribbon, optional

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and liqueur. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Shape dough into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. ornament-shaped cookie cutters. Place 2 in. apart on greased
3
. If hanging cookies, make a hole with a plastic straw about 1/2 in. from the top of each cookie.
4
Bake 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Use plastic straw to reopen holes in cookies.
5
For icing, in a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, water, liqueur and meringue powder; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat on high 4-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Tint with food coloring as desired. (Keep unused icing covered at all times with a damp cloth. If necessary, beat again on high speed to restore texture.)
6
Using pastry bags and small round tips, decorate cookies as desired. Let dry at room temperature for several hours or until firm. Thread ribbon through holes if desired. Store in an airtight container.

854

kcal

Calories

Fat

151

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 2/3 cup sugar, 1 large egg, 3 tablespoons orange liqueur or orange juice, and more.

Yes, Iced Holiday Ornament Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Iced Holiday Ornament Cookies

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