Description
Easy Christmas cookies to delight your holiday spirit. These simple cookies are perfect for festive gatherings and can be decorated to suit any holiday theme.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: holiday sprinkles or icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before decorating with sprinkles or icing.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it’s too sticky to handle.
- Use cookie cutters for festive shapes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: easy christmas cookies, holiday cookies, festive baking