Description
These Christmas Cookies are a classic holiday treat that are perfect for festive baking. They are deliciously buttery with a hint of almond flavor and can be decorated with colorful sugar or sprinkles.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
Decorations:
- Colored sugar or sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Combine ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until fully combined.
- Shape and bake: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls or use cookie cutters for shapes. Place on an ungreased baking sheet, flatten slightly, and decorate with colored sugar or sprinkles.
- Bake: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it’s too soft to roll.
- You can substitute almond extract with more vanilla if preferred.
- These cookies freeze well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
