Description
Delicious and festive Christmas baking ideas to make your holiday season special. These recipes are easy to follow and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- Festive sprinkles or decorations (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk, mixing until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Let cool before decorating with festive sprinkles.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Add food coloring for extra festive appeal.
- For a nutty flavor, mix in chopped nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday baking, festive desserts