Easy Christmas Cookies
Festive and customizable cookies perfect for holiday celebrations, easy enough for bakers of all levels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Decorations (sprinkles, icing, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, ensuring everything is well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry blend to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Using a tablespoon, drop rounded amounts of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving enough space between each dollop for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating with sprinkles or icing.
Notes
For best results, ensure butter is softened properly, not melted. You can chill the dough for thicker cookies.
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