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fancy christmas cookies

Fancy Christmas Cookies: 5 Steps to Holiday Joy


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and decorative cookies perfect for the holiday season.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
  • Decorative icing and sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  3. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
  4. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  5. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
  6. Add milk as needed to reach desired consistency.
  7. Roll out dough and cut into desired shapes.
  8. Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden.
  10. Let cookies cool, then decorate with icing and sprinkles.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container.
  • Feel free to customize shapes and decorations.
  • Chill dough for easier handling.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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