Description
A delightful assortment of twelve festive cookie recipes perfect for holiday gifting and enjoyment.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Holiday-themed sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add vanilla extract.
- Sift in the flour and baking powder, mixing until dough comes together.
- Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits as per your cookie recipes.
- Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to portion the dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- If using, sprinkle dough with holiday-themed sprinkles.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill the dough for 30 minutes for cookies prone to spreading. Use fresh ingredients for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg