Description
Creating these whimsical Christmas Gnome Cookies is not just about baking; it’s about bringing joy to the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp meringue powder
- 5–6 tbsp water
- 1 large egg
- Gel food coloring (pastel green, pink, white)
- Edible silver glitter or sugar pearls
- Edible gold paint (optional)
- Small round candy for noses
- Piping bags with fine tips
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream the softened butter and sugar. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Gradually add dry ingredients.
- Shape the Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough to ¼ inch thick. Cut with gnome-shaped cookie cutter and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare the Royal Icing: Mix powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water until smooth.
- Decorate the Cookies: Flood cookies with icing, using colors for hats and bodies. Add details and attach candies.
- Final Touches: Apply edible gold paint if desired and allow icing to dry completely.
Notes
Be patient with the drying process and practice piping for best results.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: Approx. 150 calories per cookie
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Protein: 1.5 g