Description
Get into the holiday spirit with these Festive and Easy DIY Christmas Cookies! Perfect for decorating, sharing, or simply enjoying during your festive gatherings, these cookies are sure to bring joy and warmth to your celebrations. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can create a delightful treat that family and friends will love. Get creative with sprinkles and frosting to make each cookie uniquely yours. These cookies are not only delicious but also a wonderful way to make lasting memories with loved ones during the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup red and green sprinkles (for decoration)
- Frosting (optional)
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.
- Cream together softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined; fold in ground cinnamon.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared sheets and sprinkle tops with decorations.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are golden; cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg