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)
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.
