Paula Deen's Iced Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Paula Deen's Iced Christmas Sugar Cookies
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Directions:

  1. To make the cookies - in a large bowl, beat butter and next 3 ingredients at medium speed with a mixer until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each additon.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating until combined. Cover dough with plastic and chill for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  4. On lightly flour surface roll dough to 1/4 thickness. Cut dough with desired cutters. Reroll dough scraps and cut out cookies until all dough has been used.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Let cool on pans for 2 miutes and then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  6. To make Royal Icing - In a small bowl, whisk water and meringue powder until foamy. Gradually add confectioners sugar, whisking until smooth. Divide into small bowls and tint with food coloring pastes, stirring to achieve desired colors.
  7. Decorate cookes as desired with Royal Icing, dragees and sugar sprinkles.
  8. Store in airtight containers for up to 1 week.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1502.92 Kcal (6292 kJ)
Calories from fat 537.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 59.68g 92%
Cholesterol 167.79mg 56%
Sodium 2584.2mg 108%
Potassium 353.55mg 8%
Total Carbs 230.75g 77%
Sugars 127.28g 509%
Dietary Fiber 10.79g 43%
Protein 15.4g 31%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 15%
Iron 6.8mg 38%
Calcium 363.7mg 36%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 404.21 Kcal (1692 kJ)
Calories from fat 144.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.05g 92%
Cholesterol 45.13mg 56%
Sodium 695.01mg 108%
Potassium 95.09mg 8%
Total Carbs 62.06g 77%
Sugars 34.23g 509%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 43%
Protein 4.14g 31%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 15%
Iron 1.8mg 38%
Calcium 97.8mg 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 34.2
    Points
  • 41
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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