Christmas Cookies
Delicious and festive cookies that bring joy to the holiday season, perfect for decorating and sharing with loved ones.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- ½ tsp Baking Powder
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened.
- 1½ cups White Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ½ tsp Almond Extract
- 3 cups Icing Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Milk
- Food Coloring Optional.
- Sprinkles Optional.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and white sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture; beat until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow to cool on wire racks.
- In a separate bowl, mix icing sugar with milk to create a smooth icing. Add food coloring if desired.
- Once cookies are cooled, decorate with icing and sprinkles as desired.
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Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.