Description
Create festive Christmas treats with a cozy baking aesthetic. Perfect for holiday gatherings or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Red and green food coloring
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
- Divide dough and add food coloring to create red and green portions.
- Shape dough into festive designs or use cookie cutters.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool completely before decorating with sprinkles.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if too soft to handle.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant hues.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday baking, festive treats, aesthetic desserts