Description
Easy-to-follow recipe for classic Christmas cookies, perfect for holiday baking.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and extracts until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
- Roll dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before decorating.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if too soft.
- Use festive sprinkles for decoration.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday baking, easy cookie recipe