Indulge in the holiday spirit with these homemade Christmas cookies. This classic recipe will fill your home with the delightful aroma of freshly baked treats. Perfect for sharing with friends and family, these cookies are sure to become a staple during the festive season. Get ready to spread some cheer with these delicious Christmas cookies!
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red and green food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles, chocolate chips, or icing (for decoration)
Directions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- If desired, divide the dough into separate bowls and add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl. Mix until evenly colored.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the chilled dough into small balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Gently press down each cookie with the back of a spoon to slightly flatten them.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once completely cooled, decorate the cookies with sprinkles, chocolate chips, or icing as desired.
