Easy Christmas Cookies
Quick and festive cookies perfect for the holiday season, filled with cinnamon and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Sprinkles or icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg, followed by the vanilla and almond extracts until well incorporated.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate with sprinkles or icing as desired.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
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