Description
Delicious homemade Christmas cookies perfect for holiday gatherings.
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
- Festive sprinkles or decorations (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
- Roll dough into balls, place on baking sheet, and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on wire racks before decorating.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
- Dough can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Use festive cookie cutters for holiday shapes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: christmas cookies, holiday baking, festive treats