Soft Christmas Cookies

Delightful and soft Christmas cookies that are perfect for the festive season, impressing friends and family alike.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Total Time 1 30

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American, Holiday

Servings 24 cookies

Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour This is the main structure of your cookie.
1 tsp baking soda Helps the cookies rise beautifully.
1 tsp baking powder Adds that extra fluffiness.
1/2 tsp salt Balances sweetness.

Wet Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened The key to that melt-in-your-mouth texture.
1 1/2 cups sugar Sweetens the deal.
1 piece egg For moisture and richness.
1 tsp vanilla extract Adds a warm, inviting flavor.

Add-ins

1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips or festive sprinkles For that visual and flavor appeal.

Instructions

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure the perfect baking environment.
Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and beat until well blended.
Gradually blend in the flour mixture until the dough just comes together.
Carefully fold in the mini chocolate chips or festive sprinkles.

Baking

Scoop the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly golden at the edges but still soft in the center.
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for up to three months. Overmixing the dough can lead to harder cookies, and accurate measuring of flour is essential.

Keyword Baking, Christmas Cookies, Festive Cookies, Holiday Treats, Soft Cookies