Description
Delicious round Christmas cookies decorated with festive designs. Perfect for holiday gatherings and gift-giving.
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
- Assorted sprinkles and icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix until combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely before decorating with icing and sprinkles.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- For softer cookies, reduce baking time by 1-2 minutes.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant icing colors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- 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, decorated cookies, holiday baking, festive treats