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Christmas Cookies

Delightful cookies filled with warmth and nostalgia, perfect for sharing during the holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour This essential ingredient gives your cookies a tender structure.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda An important leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Complements the baking soda for perfect texture.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Rich and creamy for melt-in-your-mouth cookies.
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar Caramelizes beautifully for a golden shade.
  • 1 large egg Binds ingredients and adds a tender crumb.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances all underlying flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract Adds pleasant nuttiness.
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons milk Achieves ideal consistency for the dough.
  • 1 container frosting (store-bought or homemade) Perfect for a colorful presentation.
  • 1 cup sprinkles For decoration.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure an even bake.
  2. Grease or line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  4. In a larger bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  5. Beat in the egg, followed by vanilla and almond extracts.
  6. Gradually blend dry ingredients into the butter mixture until just combined.
  7. If the dough is crumbling, add milk one tablespoon at a time until it holds together.
  8. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place on prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them.
  9. Gently flatten each ball slightly.
Baking
  1. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden around the edges.
  2. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  3. Once cooled, decorate with frosting and sprinkles.

Notes

Ensure butter and egg are at room temperature, spoon and level flour to avoid dense cookies, and refrigerate dough if too soft.