Description
Get into the festive spirit with Soft Christmas Cookies, a delightful treat that embodies the warmth and joy of the holiday season. These cookies are tender and chewy, making them ideal for sharing at gatherings or gifting to friends and family. The harmonious blend of vanilla and almond extracts offers a unique flavor profile that will impress everyone. With colorful sprinkles adorning these cookies, they not only taste great but also look festive on any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 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
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your 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.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in festive sprinkles.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cooling on sheets briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg