Description
These Soft Christmas Cookies are a holiday favorite, perfect for festive gatherings or cozy evenings by the fire. With a soft and buttery texture, these cookies are easy to make and delightful to decorate.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
Decorations:
- Holiday sprinkles or colored sugar for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Add Milk: Mix in the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough is soft but not sticky.
- Shape Dough: Roll rounded tablespoonfuls of dough into balls and place them 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
- Flatten and Decorate: Gently flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass and top with holiday sprinkles or colored sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are just starting to turn golden.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra festive flavor, add a teaspoon of citrus zest to the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
