Hanukkah Cookies

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with these delightful Hanukkah Cookies, a festive treat perfect for the holiday season! These buttery, vanilla-scented sugar cookies are cut into traditional Hanukkah shapes like dreidels and stars, making them as fun to create as they are to eat. Topped with glossy royal icing and a sprinkle of blue and white decorations, they’re a stunning addition to any Hanukkah dessert table. Ready in under 30 minutes, these cookies are ideal for family baking sessions or gifting to loved ones. Whether you're hosting a Hanukkah celebration or simply embracing the holiday spirit, these beautifully decorated cookies are sure to shine.

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:28 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 batch royal icing or cookie icing
• 0.5 cup blue and white sprinkles

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Mix in the vanilla extract and the egg until well-combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add 1 to 2 more tablespoons of flour.

Step 6

Divide the dough in half and roll out each portion to about 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.

Step 7

Use Hanukkah-themed cookie cutters (such as dreidels or stars) to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.

Step 8

Bake the cookies for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn golden brown. Be careful not to overbake.

Step 9

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once the cookies are cooled, decorate them with royal icing or cookie icing and sprinkle blue and white decorations on top for a festive look.

Step 11

Allow the icing to set completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1067 grams (1067.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4435

Total Fat 110.00g	141%
Saturated Fat 61.00g	305%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 434mg	145%
Sodium 1774mg	77%
Total Carbohydrate 802.50g	292%
Dietary Fiber 9.00g	32%
Total Sugars 527.30g
Protein 41.80g	84%

Vitamin D 41IU	205%
Calcium 98mg	8%
Iron 16mg	91%
Potassium 471mg	10%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.7%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 73.5%