Holiday Cookie Ornaments

Dairy Free
Holiday Cookie Ornaments
135 min.
36
178kcal

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Get ready to add a festive touch to your holiday celebrations with these delightful Holiday Cookie Ornaments! Perfect for both kids and adults, these charming cookies not only taste amazing but also serve as beautiful decorations for your tree or as sweet gifts for friends and family. With a delightful combination of buttery goodness and the refreshing crunch of candy canes, these cookies are sure to become a cherished tradition in your home.

What makes these cookies even more appealing is that they are dairy-free, making them suitable for those with dietary restrictions. The process of creating these ornaments is a fun and engaging activity that can be enjoyed with loved ones, turning your kitchen into a hub of creativity and joy. Imagine the laughter and excitement as you roll out the dough, cut out festive shapes, and decorate each cookie with colorful frosting!

With a total preparation time of just over two hours, you can easily whip up a batch of 36 cookies to share at holiday gatherings or to enjoy throughout the season. Each cookie is a delightful treat, boasting only 178 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. So gather your ingredients, invite your friends and family into the kitchen, and let the holiday spirit shine through with these scrumptious 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%