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Soft Christmas Cookies

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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.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  4. Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix until combined.
  5. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
  6. Fold in festive sprinkles gently.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.
  • Author: Tisha
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 130
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 75mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg