Delicious and Festive New Year's Cookies Recipe

This New Year's cookie recipe is perfect for welcoming the year with a touch of sweetness. These cookies are soft, chewy, and have a delightful hint of vanilla and almond flavor. Decorated with festive sprinkles, they are a great treat to share with family and friends during the holiday season. The recipe is simple to follow and doesn't require advanced baking skills. Get ready to enjoy these delectable cookies that will surely bring joy and happiness to your New Year celebration!

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 large eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Festive sprinkles for decoration

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the vanilla extract, almond extract, and eggs. Mix well until fully combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each portion into a disk.
6. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until firm.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
8. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly.
9. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
10. Use cookie cutters of your choice to cut out cookies and carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.
11. Gather the scraps and re-roll the dough to cut out more cookies.
12. Repeat the process with the second portion of dough.
13. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
14. Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes.
15. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
16. Once cooled, decorate the cookies with festive sprinkles.
17. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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