Santa Suit Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup of butter, softened.
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1 cup white sugar.
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1 large egg.
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1 tsp of vanilla.
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1/2 tsp of almond flavoring (optional).
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3 cups plain flour.
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1/2 tsp of baking powder.
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1/4 tsp salt.
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3 cups of powdered sugar (for decorating icing).
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2-3 tbsp of meringue mix.
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4-5 tbsp water (adjust to get the right texture).
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Red food gel.
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Red sparkly sugar.
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White sparkly sugar.
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Pink and black sprinkles (for cheeks and eyes).
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Tiny red candies or M&Ms (for the nose).
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Piping bags with fine tips.
# Instructions:
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Whip the butter and sugar together for a couple of minutes until it gets fluffy and pale.
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Stir in the egg, followed by the vanilla and almond flavorings (if you're using almond).
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In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add this to the creamy butter mixture until it's one smooth dough.
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Split the dough into two, wrap each piece tightly in plastic, and chill for at least an hour.
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Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and get your baking sheets ready with parchment paper.
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Roll the dough out to about a quarter-inch thickness on a floured surface. Use cutters to make your shapes (Santa faces or circles), then lay them on your baking trays.
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Let the cookies bake for 8-10 minutes, pulling them out when the edges start going golden. Move them to a rack to cool off.
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Mix the powdered sugar with the meringue powder and water until it's smooth. Tweak the thickness if needed. Split it, color one part red, and load the colors into your piping bags.
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Pipe red icing onto the top of each cookie (that’s the hat) and sprinkle it with red sparkly sugar.
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Use the white icing for Santa's hat trim and beard. Sprinkle these parts with the white sparkly sugar for texture.
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Add pink and black sprinkles for cheeks and eyes. Pop a tiny red candy (or mini M&M) where Santa's nose goes. You could also draw on a little smile using the white icing if you like.
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Make sure all the decorated cookies are fully dry before you serve or pack them up.
# Notes:
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These Santa cookies are a fun and cheerful holiday activity to enjoy with friends or family.
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A simple buttery cookie base meets colorful toppings with festive flair.