Imagine biting into a delicate, buttery cookie that instantly transports you to a winter wonderland! These Christmas Bells with Pretty Snowy Scene aren't just cookies - they're edible works of art that will make your holiday baking truly unforgettable. With their delightful bell shape and intricate snowy decorations, these treats are guaranteed to become the star of your Christmas dessert table, impressing both family and guests with their stunning appearance and mouthwatering taste.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Royal icing for decoration
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to approximately 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use bell-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookie shapes, carefully transferring them to the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool completely on wire racks before decorating.
- Prepare royal icing, separating into different bowls if using multiple colors for a snowy scene decoration.
- Decorate cookies with royal icing, using piping techniques to create detailed snowy landscape elements.
- Allow icing to set completely before storing cookies in an airtight container.
Tips
- Keep your butter at room temperature for easier creaming and smoother dough
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading during baking
- Use powdered sugar instead of flour when rolling to prevent tough cookies
- Invest in quality cookie cutters for clean, precise bell shapes
- Let royal icing completely dry between decorative layers for crisp, professional-looking designs
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant, concentrated colors in your snowy scene
- Store decorated cookies in a single layer to prevent icing from getting damaged
- For extra festive touch, sprinkle edible glitter or white sugar for "snow" effect
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 30mg
