Description
Delight in the magic of the holidays with these irresistible Christmas cookies! Bursting with festive flavors and colorful sprinkles, each bite evokes warmth and joy, making them perfect for sharing with friends and family. Easy to prepare, these cookies are sure to become a cherished tradition in your home. Bake a batch and watch as they disappear faster than you can say ‘Merry Christmas’!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (optional for chocolate cookies)
- 1/2 cup festive sprinkles or chocolate chips
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing in vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cocoa powder (if using), and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in festive sprinkles or chocolate chips gently.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg