This post focuses on turning basic Pillsbury sugar cookies dough into something extraordinary. Perfect for holiday celebrations, these hacks elevate the simplicity of pre-made dough to create festive and fun cookies.
With a few creative tweaks, Pillsbury sugar cookie dough becomes the foundation for exciting holiday cookies. Whether it’s Christmas, Halloween, or Valentine’s Day, customizing these cookies with festive designs or flavor add-ins makes them the star of any celebration.
Holiday-Themed Pillsbury Sugar Cookies
Perfect for holiday celebrations, these hacks elevate the simplicity of pre-made dough to create festive and fun cookies.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cookie cutters
- Icing bags
- Food coloring, sprinkles, edible glitter
Ingredients
- 1 roll Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough
- Food coloring
- Sprinkles or edible decorations
- Frosting for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheet.
- Roll out the dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut out shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let them cool completely before decorating with colored frosting, edible glitter, or sprinkles.
- For extra flair, divide the dough and add food coloring to create multicolored cookies.
Notes
Adding a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg can give the cookies a holiday spice flavor.
Nutrition (Per Cookie):
– Calories: 140 (varies with decorations)
– Carbohydrates: 20g
– Fat: 6g
– Protein: 1g
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