Christmas Cookies
Delight in the joy of baking and sharing these classic Christmas cookies that are perfect for the festive season.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is at room temperature.
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs Use room temperature eggs.
- 2 cups chocolate chips or other mix-ins (like nuts or dried fruit) Feel free to mix different types of chips.
- Sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration (optional) Add for festive decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In another large bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time and stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips or chosen mix-ins until evenly distributed.
Baking
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
- If desired, sprinkle colored sugar or sprinkles on top.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
Cooling
- Remove from the oven and let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
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Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and consider chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.