3 Ingredient Christmas Cookies Food

3 INGREDIENT CHRISTMAS COOKIES

Steps:

• 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees, place parchment paper sheets on two cookie pans.2.Place cookie dough on baking sheet, I was able to get 12 on each cookie pan.3.Bake for about 11 - 12 minutes, take out of oven and place Kiss on the middle of each cookie. Put back in the oven for another 1 - 2 minutes. Make sure the Kiss does not get too soft. Try not to over bake the cookies. If they look too raw before you put the Kiss on, place back in the oven for 1 or 2 more minutes then, take out and place the Kiss on then. When they are out of the oven, quickly place the M&M candies to decorate. Let set up at room temperature or place in fridge for just a couple of minutes. That's it, you're done, fast and fun!

EASY TURTLE COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven according to cookie package directions. Bake cookies on parchment or silpat lined baking sheets according to package directions.
• Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 minutes and then press a turtle candy into the center of each cookie. Let cool 3 minutes and then remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. (Cool completely, about 30 minutes.)
• Once cooled, place the chocolate chips (and shortening if desired; makes it a little easier to drizzle) in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in bursts of 15 seconds, stirring in between each burst for 10 seconds until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
• Spoon the melted chocolate in a drizzle over each cookie.
• Allow to set up at room temperature.
• Best enjoyed within 2-3 days.

3-INGREDIENT SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C.)
• Combine butter or margarine, flour and confectioner's sugar and beat for 10 minutes.
• Drop from teaspoon onto cookie sheet. Decorate with maraschino cherry pieces.
• Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until bottoms are lightly browned.

3-INGREDIENT SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• In large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with spoon until well mixed. Stir in flour until moistened, using hands to mix if needed (dough will be crumbly). Knead 5 to 10 times or until dough is smooth.
• Divide dough in half; shape each half into a log, 5 inches long by 2 inches in diameter.
• Spread 2 tablespoons of the nonpareils or decorating sugar on plastic wrap; roll one log in nonpareils to cover. Repeat to cover remaining cookie log in nonpareils. Wrap dough logs tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate about 1 hour 30 minutes or until firm.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Unwrap 1 of the dough logs; cut into 1/2-inch slices. On ungreased cookie sheet, place slices 2 inches apart, reshaping if necessary.
• Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are set. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Unwrap remaining dough log, and repeat slicing and baking. Cool completely, about 40 minutes.
• To make Powdered Sugar Icing Drizzle: In small bowl, mix powdered sugar and 2 teaspoons of the milk until well blended. If too thick to drizzle, add additional milk, 1/4 teaspoon at a time. Tint with food color. Drizzle over tops of cooled cookies. Sprinkle with nonpareils or decorating sugar. Let stand about 1 hour or until drizzle is set.

3 INGREDIENT CHRISTMAS COOKIE RECIPE

Steps:

• In the bowl of a KitchenAid mixer, cream the butter till it is light and fluffy.
• Add the sugar and continue to beat until everything is combined.
• Then add in the flour and combine together until it forms a sugar cookie dough.
• Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon sized measuring spoon, form the dough into small balls.
• Place the cookies on baking trays that have been lined with parchment paper.
• Flatten the balls slightly.
• Make imprints on top of the cookies using the back of a fork.
• Bake in a preheated 325°F oven for about 15 minutes or until the cookies are slightly browned on the bottom.
• Remove them from the oven.
• Allow them to cool for a few minutes before decorating with powdered sugar and red and green colored sugar.

BUTTERY 3-INGREDIENT SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in flour. Press dough into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Prick with a fork., Bake until light brown, 30-35 minutes. Cut into squares while warm. Cool completely on a wire rack. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.

3-INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix peanut butter, sugar, and egg together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Roll mixture into small balls and arrange on a baking sheet; flatten each with a fork, making a criss-cross pattern.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before moving to a plate.