ADVERTISEMENT
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a larger bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and continue mixing until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until the dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill.
- Roll and Cut:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
- Use square or rectangular cookie cutters to shape your cookies into “gift boxes.”
- Bake:
- Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
How to Decorate:
- Base Frosting:
- Using white royal icing, flood the top of each cookie to create a smooth, blank canvas for your gift design.
- Add the Gift Ribbon:
- Once the base frosting is dry, pipe two lines of royal icing (in red, green, or any color you like) across the cookie to create a ribbon effect.
- Cross the ribbons in the center to make a “gift box.”
- Make the Bow:
- Use a small piece of candy (a gumdrop, M&M, or a fondant bow) in the center of the ribbon to act as the bow.
- Finishing Touches:
- Add extra decorations like sprinkles, edible glitter, or small star-shaped sugar decorations to make the gifts sparkle.
Pro Tips:
- Mix it up: Try using different colored icings for each cookie to make a set of varied “present” cookies.
- DIY Gift Tags: Pipe tiny letters or use edible markers to write “Merry Christmas” or the recipient’s name on the cookie!
These cookies would make a beautiful gift when packed in a decorative box or as part of a holiday cookie platter. You could even use them as place settings at your Christmas table! 🎄🎁
Are you thinking about giving them as gifts or keeping them for your holiday spread?
ADVERTISEMENT