Description
These Soft Christmas Cookies are a holiday favorite, perfect for festive baking. They are tender, buttery, and adorned with colorful sprinkles – a delightful treat for the season.
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
Decoration:
- Colored sprinkles or sanding sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare dry mix: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until combined.
- Mix dough: Gradually add dry ingredients, mix until incorporated. Add milk as needed.
- Shape and bake: Roll dough into balls, flatten slightly, add sprinkles, bake for 8-10 mins.
- Cool and store: Cool on sheet, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add lemon or orange zest to the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain their soft texture.
- 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
