Description
Spread holiday cheer with these delightful Christmas cookies! Soft, sweet, and easy to make, they are perfect for sharing at festive gatherings or enjoying solo with a warm cup of cocoa. Infused with cozy flavors of vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, these treats are visually stunning and customizable for any occasion. Gather your loved ones in the kitchen and create lasting memories while baking these delicious delights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 cups icing sugar (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart. Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on wire racks before decorating with icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop for even portions. Chill the dough for 30 minutes for better flavor and texture. Feel free to customize by adding chocolate chips or swapping spices as desired.