Description
Deliciously soft and buttery Christmas cookies perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 4 tablespoons milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- 4 tablespoons milk (for icing)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
- Food coloring and sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined. If the dough is too sticky, chill it in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out festive shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the icing. Add food coloring if desired.
- Once the cookies are fully cooled, spread or pipe the icing on top and decorate with sprinkles for a festive touch.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze for three months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas, cookies, shortbread, holiday baking, festive treats