Description
Delicious and festive Christmas cookies that are perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat 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 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- For extra flavor, add sprinkles before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday baking, festive treats