Description
Delightful Christmas cookies that fill your home with warmth and joy, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Softened Unsalted Butter
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- ½ tsp Ground Nutmeg
- ½ tsp Ground Ginger
- Decorating items (icing, sprinkles, chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into balls or cut it into shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let them cool before decorating with icing, sprinkles, or chocolate chips.
Notes
For the fluffiest cookies, avoid overmixing the dough. Using parchment paper can help prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg