Description
Indulge in the warmth of the holiday season with these delightful Christmas cookies. Bursting with buttery goodness and a hint of spice, they are perfect for family gatherings or cookie exchanges. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite mix-ins, these cookies will fill your home with sweet aromas and create cherished memories around the holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Your favorite mix-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Fold in your favorite mix-ins.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks before decorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg