Name: Ornament Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: Cookies
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 cup Domino Golden Sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 large egg; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 cups Domino Powdered Sugar; 3 tablespoons meringue powder; 1/3 cup, plus 2-3 tablespoons, warm water, divided; desired food coloring

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When it comes to spreading holiday cheer through your kitchen, few things are as delightful as baking and decorating Ornament Cookies.

These delightful and beautifully decorated cookies not only taste amazing but also add a whimsical touch to your holiday dessert table.

In this recipe, we’ll guide you through the steps to create these charming and scrumptious holiday ornaments.

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The holiday season is a time for gathering with loved ones, sharing stories by the warm glow of the fire, and of course, indulging in delicious festive treats.

So, let’s roll up our sleeves, preheat the oven, and start baking these edible works of art!

A special thanks to dominosugar.com for this fun recipe.

Decorated Ornament Cookies Ideas

Creating decorated ornament cookies is not only delicious but also a delightful creative activity! Here are some charming ideas to inspire your decorating process:

Classic Christmas Baubles: Roll out your cookie dough and use round cookie cutters to create classic Christmas bauble shapes. Decorate with royal icing in various festive colors and add shimmering sugar pearls for a touch of elegance.

Ugly Sweater Ornaments: Make miniature ugly sweater-shaped cookies and decorate them with wild, fun patterns using a variety of icing colors. Add tiny candy cane accents for extra flair.

Snow Globe Ornaments: Create round or snow globe-shaped cookies and decorate them with winter wonderland scenes. Use blue icing for the sky, white for snow and edible glitter to make them sparkle.

Candy Land Ornaments: Design your cookies to look like your favorite candies – peppermints, gumdrops or lollipops. Use vibrant, colorful icing to mimic the candy’s appearance.

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Personalized Family Ornaments: Make cookies in the shape of people or animals and decorate them to resemble family members or pets. Personalize each cookie with their unique features and clothing.

Holiday Characters: Craft cookies in the likeness of beloved holiday characters like Santa Claus, reindeer, snowmen or elves. Get creative with icing and edible markers to bring these characters to life.

Rustic Woodland Ornaments: Decorate your cookies with a rustic woodland theme. Use earthy tones and natural accents like crushed nuts, edible flowers and fondant leaves to create a charming, rustic feel.

Elegant Metallic Ornaments: Create a more sophisticated look by using metallic and pearl dust on your cookies. Paint your ornaments with edible gold or silver for a touch of elegance.

Delftware Ornaments: Draw inspiration from Delftware ceramics by painting intricate blue designs on your cookies. This classic pattern is both timeless and elegant.

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Remember, the key to beautifully decorated ornament cookies is to have fun and let your creativity shine.

Whether you’re going for a classic look or pushing the boundaries of cookie art, these ornaments are sure to be a sweet and decorative addition to your holiday festivities.

25 minutes prep time plus 1 hour to decorate
Cook time: 20 minutes
Yield: 2 dozen cookies

For the full ingredient measurements, scroll down to the recipe card.

Cookies:
unsalted butter, at room temperature
Domino Golden Sugar
pure vanilla extract
large egg
all-purpose flour
salt

Royal Icing:
Domino Powdered Sugar
meringue powder
warm water
desired food coloring

How to Make Ornament Cookies

In a large bowl, whisk together the butter and sugar until the mixture turns light and fluffy. Blend in the vanilla and egg until the ingredients meld harmoniously, taking care to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Gradually add the flour and a pinch of salt, continuing to blend until the mixture just comes together.

Next, transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into two portions. Mold each half into a disk shape and then wrap them individually with plastic wrap. Let them chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

As the dough is resting, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper.

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Now, working on a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/2-inch. Cut out your cookies using ornament-shaped cookie cutters.

Place cookies on prepped pans and bake 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool at room temperature.

More Christmas Cookies

The holiday season is synonymous with warmth, joy and an array of delectable treats, with Christmas cookies taking center stage.

But why stop at just a few classic recipes when there’s a world of holiday flavors and creativity waiting to be explored?

Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting your holiday traditions, these recipes are bound to bring smiles and sweetness to your festive gatherings.

So, don your apron, preheat the oven and let the holiday baking festivities commence!

For more Christmas cookie inspiration!

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Ornament Cookies

Yield: 24

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Additional Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

When it comes to spreading holiday cheer through your kitchen, few things are as delightful as baking and decorating Ornament Cookies.

Ingredients

Cookies:

1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup Domino Golden Sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Royal Icing:

4 cups Domino Powdered Sugar
3 tablespoons meringue powder
1/3 cup, plus 2-3 tablespoons, warm water, divided
desired food coloring

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the butter and sugar until the mixture turns light and fluffy. Blend in the vanilla and egg until the ingredients meld harmoniously, taking care to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Gradually add the flour and a pinch of salt, continuing to blend until the mixture just comes together.
Next, transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into two portions. Mold each half into a disk shape and then wrap them individually with plastic wrap. Let them chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
As the dough is resting, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Now, working on a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/2-inch. Cut out your cookies using ornament-shaped cookie cutters.
Place cookies on prepped pans and bake 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool at room temperature.