Description
Classic Christmas cookies with a buttery, sweet flavor and festive 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
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Assorted sprinkles and icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in egg and extracts.
- Mix in dry ingredients gradually.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets.
- Flatten slightly with a glass dipped in sugar.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Decorate with icing and sprinkles while warm.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if too soft.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday baking, festive cookies, butter cookies