Festive Delight: Stocking Cookies Recipe for Holiday Magic
Festive stocking-shaped sugar cookies perfect for holiday decorating with icing, sprinkles, and edible glitter.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 tablespoons milk
Red royal icing
White royal icing
Assorted sprinkles and decorations
Instructions
1. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a medium bowl.
2. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add the egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until combined, adding milk to bring the dough together.
4. Wrap dough and chill for at least 1 hour.
5. Roll chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut out stocking shapes.
6. Transfer cookies to a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill 10 minutes to prevent spreading.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes, then cool completely on a rack.
8. Outline cookies with red and white royal icing, then flood and decorate as desired.
9. Allow icing to dry fully before stacking, storing, or packaging.
Notes
For clean, sharp edges, chill cut shapes before baking.
Tint icing in several shades for detailed stocking patterns.
Store decorated cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.