Holiday Cookie Ornaments

Dairy Free
Holiday Cookie Ornaments
135 min.
36
178kcal

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Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with these delightful Holiday Cookie Ornaments! Perfect for decorating your home or gifting to loved ones, these cookies are not only festive but also dairy-free, making them a great option for those with dietary restrictions. With a beautiful blend of flavors and a fun, interactive decorating process, these cookies are sure to become a cherished tradition in your holiday celebrations.

Imagine the joy of creating these charming ornaments with family and friends, as you roll out the dough and cut out festive shapes. The addition of candy canes not only adds a whimsical touch but also a delightful crunch that complements the soft, sweet cookie base. Once baked, these cookies are transformed into edible ornaments that can be hung on your tree or used to adorn holiday gift packages.

With a total preparation time of just over two hours, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the process and make lasting memories. Each cookie is a canvas for your creativity, allowing you to decorate with colorful frosting and sprinkles, making them as unique as your holiday spirit. So gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and let’s make this holiday season a little sweeter with these enchanting Holiday Cookie Ornaments!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • 36 small candy canes 
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • pouch sugar cookie mix (1 lb 1.5 oz)
  • lb vanilla frosting white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • cookie cutter
  • microwave
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, flour and egg until soft dough forms.
  2. On floured surface, roll dough until about 1/8 inch thick.
  3. Cut with 3- to 3 1/2-inch cookie cutters.
  4. Place cutouts 1 inch apart on cookie sheets.
  5. Bake 5 minutes. Meanwhile, break off top of each candy cane to create loop for hanging cookies.
  6. Remove cookies from oven; press 1 candy piece on top of each cookie to make a loop.
  7. Bake 1 to 2 minutes longer or until edges are set. Cool on cookie sheets 2 minutes.
  8. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  9. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  10. Place 1 container of frosting at a time in 2-cup glass measuring cup. Microwave uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted. Dip each cookie in frosting, allowing excess to drip off.
  11. Place cookies on parchment paper. Decorate as desired.
  12. Let stand until frosting is set, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

Calories178kcal
Protein1.59%
Fat33.63%
Carbs64.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.28
Glycemic Load
7.59
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.89173912281251%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:177.84kcal
8.89%
Fat:6.64g
10.21%
Saturated Fat:1.14g
7.11%
Carbohydrates:28.77g
9.59%
Net Carbohydrates:28.76g
10.46%
Sugar:22.3g
24.78%
Cholesterol:4.55mg
1.52%
Sodium:107.29mg
4.66%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.71g
1.42%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.25%
Vitamin K:3.28µg
3.12%
Vitamin E:0.46mg
3.09%
Vitamin A:81.78IU
1.64%
Folate:5.58µg
1.39%