Iced Christmas-Cookie Letters
Iced Christmas-Cookie Letters is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 350°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPosition racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 350°F.
Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cut out printed letters with scissors to use as stencils.
Generously flour a rolling pin and work surface.
Working with 1 disc at a time, roll dough to 1/4" thick.
Place stencils over dough.
Using X-acto knife, cut out letters (or use alphabet cookie cutters).
If dough becomes too soft, chill until firm.
Place cookies 1/2" apart on prepared baking sheets.
Chill 15 minutes.
Bake cookies until edges are light golden brown, 10–12 minutes.
Transfer to wire racks and let cool.
Meanwhile, heat chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl set over a medium saucepan of barely simmering water (do not let water touch bowl), stirring, until chocolate is melted (you can also microwave chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts until melted, stirring in between bursts).
Dip tops of each letter in chocolate.
Using a toothpick, drag down thin lines of chocolate to form icicle shapes.
Sprinkle with sanding sugar and transfer to parchment-lined rimmed baking sheets.
Let stand until chocolate is dry, about 1 hour.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.