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Soft Christmas Cookies

Soft Christmas Cookies: A Chewy Holiday Delight You'll Love

These Soft Christmas Cookies are a delightful treat that melt in your mouth and are perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cookies rise.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Works with baking soda for soft texture.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances flavors.
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter Softened for creaminess.
  • 1 cup white sugar Can replace with coconut sugar.
  • 1 large egg Binds ingredients.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure extract is preferable.
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract Substitute with more vanilla if allergic.
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup colorful sprinkles Add a festive touch.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and white sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the mixture and beat until smoothly combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing slowly until just combined.
  6. Fold in the colorful sprinkles until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of the cookie dough onto your prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and centers are still soft.
  9. Cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness. For longer storage, freeze them separated by parchment paper.

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