Description

These Soft Christmas Cookies are a holiday favorite, perfect for festive baking. They are easy to make and turn out deliciously soft and chewy with a hint of almond flavor. Decorate them with colored sprinkles for a fun and cheerful touch.

Ingredients

Dough:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Decoration:

Colored sprinkles or sanding sugar (for decorating)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using.
Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until fully combined.
Shape and decorate: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets. Flatten each ball and top with sprinkles.
Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges start to turn golden. Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For a festive touch, you can frost the cookies with a simple icing made from powdered sugar and milk.
Store in an airtight container to keep them soft for days.