Soft Christmas Cookies
These delightful soft Christmas cookies are the perfect addition to your holiday festivities. Fluffy, buttery, and decorated with festive sprinkles, they will surely become a favorite for all ages.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer (or whisk)
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 cookie cutter (optional)
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup festive sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy, using an electric mixer or whisk.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each to allow for spreading.
- Gently press the top of each cookie with your finger to slightly flatten them and sprinkle the festive sprinkles on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are light golden brown. The centers should look soft.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store these cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week.
Feel free to customize the decorations with different colored sprinkles or icing for added festivity.
You can also add chocolate chips or nuts to the dough for variation.