Description
Get into the holiday spirit with these Festive and Easy DIY Christmas Cookies! This delightful recipe is perfect for both beginner bakers and seasoned pros looking for a fun, creative way to celebrate the season. With vibrant colors and sweet flavors, these cookies not only bring festive cheer but also make wonderful gifts for friends and family. Customize them with various icings and sprinkles to add your personal touch, making each batch truly unique. Gather the kids for a fun decorating activity, and enjoy the delicious results at your holiday gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 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
- Red and green sprinkles for decoration
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, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Cream butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Scoop rounded dough onto prepared sheets; press sprinkles on top.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden around edges; cool on racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg