Description
A simple recipe for delightful Christmas cookies that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup icing sugar (for decoration)
- Red and green sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool the cookies on a wire rack.
- Decorate with icing sugar and sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use food coloring for icing for more festive colors.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: easy christmas cookies