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Christmas Cookies
On December 12, 2023 by userHere’s a classic Christmas Cookies recipe that you can customize with your favorite holiday flavors and decorations. This basic recipe can be adapted for various shapes and flavors.
Ingredients:
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Decorating (Optional):
- Icing, sprinkles, colored sugar, and other decorations of your choice
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Make the Cookie Dough:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
3. Chill the Dough:
- Divide the dough into two portions, flatten each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Chilled dough is easier to work with.
4. Roll and Cut:
- On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
5. Bake:
- Place the cut-out cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Decorate (Optional):
- Once the cookies are completely cool, you can decorate them with icing, sprinkles, colored sugar, or any other festive decorations of your choice.
7. Allow Icing to Set:
- If you’ve decorated with icing, allow it to set before storing or stacking the cookies.
8. Store:
- Store the Christmas cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They can also be frozen for longer storage.
Feel free to get creative with the shapes, colors, and flavors. You can add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough for a festive touch. Enjoy baking and decorating these Christmas cookies!