Soft Christmas Cookies

Soft Christmas Cookies are the ultimate festive treat that embodies the joy of the holiday season. With their tender, chewy texture and delightful flavors of vanilla and almond, these cookies are perfect for sharing at gatherings or gifting to friends and family. Adorned with colorful sprinkles, they not only taste great but also look festive on any dessert table. Easy to make, this recipe is suitable for bakers of all skill levels, making it a must-have addition to your holiday baking repertoire. Whip up a batch of these delicious cookies this season and create sweet memories that will last a lifetime.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time12 mins

Total Time27 mins

Course: Dessert Cuisine: American Keyword: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Chill the dough for thicker cookies that hold their shape when baked. Customize by adding chocolate chips or substituting different extracts. Servings: Approximately 24 cookies Calories: 130kcal Author: Tisha

Ingredients

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 ½ cups festive sprinkles

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix until combined.
Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
Fold in festive sprinkles gently.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.

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