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Ingredients:
For the Cookies:
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Royal Icing:
- 4–5 tbsp water (adjust as needed)
- 2 tbsp meringue powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- Gel food coloring (white, green, and red)
For Decoration:
- Edible glitter or shimmer dust
- Edible holly leaves and berries
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, until a soft dough forms.
- Chill and Cut Out Cookies:
- Divide the dough in half, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1–2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter to cut out tree shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate with Royal Icing:
- In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water. Beat until the icing is smooth and holds stiff peaks. Adjust the consistency with more water if needed.
- Divide and color the icing with the desired colors.
- Use a piping bag with a small tip to decorate the cookies with white icing as garlands, green icing for holly leaves, and red dots for berries.
- Add Finishing Touches:
- Sprinkle edible glitter or shimmer dust for a magical holiday sparkle.
- Let the icing set completely before serving.
