Step 1

Sift all dry ingredients in a bowl.

Step 2

Mix together all your wet ingredients with a whisk, hand blender or stand mixer until well combined.

Step 3

Add your dry ingredients to the wet and mix well. You dough should come together nicely and not be too wet. If it is, add a little but more flour. if too dry add apple sauce a tablespoon at a time.

Step 4

Form a ball, cover and place the dough into the fridge for 1 hour.

Step 5

After an hour, roll out the dough (I do it between 2 pieces of parchment paper or plastic wrap).

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 350F.

Step 7

Cut out cookies with your favourite festive cookies cutters and place on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.

Step 8

Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes.

Step 9

Remove from cookie sheet right away and place on a cooling rack until cooled.

Step 10

In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine all ingredients except colouring and mix until the icing is thickened and smooth, about 2 minutes.

Step 11

Add in colouring and mix until well incorporated.