Holiday Cookie Ornaments

Dairy Free
Holiday Cookie Ornaments
135 min.
36
107kcal

Suggestions


Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with these delightful Holiday Cookie Ornaments! Perfect for festive gatherings, these cookies are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a fun activity for the whole family. With a simple dairy-free recipe, you can whip up a batch of 36 charming ornaments that will brighten up your holiday season.

Imagine the joy of decorating these sweet creations together, each one adorned with colorful frosting and candy canes that double as hanging loops. The process is easy and enjoyable, making it a wonderful way to bond with loved ones while creating edible art. Plus, the delightful aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through your home will surely evoke the spirit of the holidays.

These cookies are not just visually appealing; they are also a delicious dessert option that everyone can enjoy, regardless of dietary restrictions. With a calorie count of just 107 per cookie, you can indulge without the guilt. Whether you hang them on your tree, gift them to friends, or simply enjoy them yourself, these Holiday Cookie Ornaments are sure to become a cherished tradition in your home.

So gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and let the holiday baking begin! Your friends and family will be delighted by these festive treats that are as fun to make as they are to eat.

Ingredients

  • 17.5 oz sugar cookie mix 
  • serving basic cookie mix for on cookie mix pouch for cutout cookies
  • 36 small candy canes 
  • 16 oz vanilla frosting white

Equipment

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

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, flour, butter, 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

Calories107kcal
Protein1.85%
Fat23.53%
Carbs74.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.19
Glycemic Load
3.68
Inflammation Score
1
Nutrition Score
0.35521738579416%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:106.93kcal
5.35%
Fat:2.79g
4.29%
Saturated Fat:0.37g
2.34%
Carbohydrates:19.89g
6.63%
Net Carbohydrates:19.89g
7.23%
Sugar:14.36g
15.95%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:62.59mg
2.72%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.49g
0.99%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.51%
Vitamin K:1.64µg
1.56%
Vitamin E:0.19mg
1.29%