Description
Fun and festive Christmas cookies that are easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings. These cookies are sure to bring smiles with their playful shapes and decorations.
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 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Assorted Christmas-themed sprinkles and icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until dough forms.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on baking sheets. Flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are light golden.
- Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- Decorate with icing and sprinkles once completely cooled.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if it’s too sticky to handle.
- Use holiday-themed cookie cutters for fun shapes.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: funny Christmas cookies, holiday treats, festive cookies, easy cookies