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Holiday Cookies

Delightful holiday cookies perfect for gifting or sharing during the festive season, decorated with icing and sprinkles.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: holiday cookies, festive baking, dessert recipes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 to 4 cups of icing sugar for decorating
  • Food coloring optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
  • Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  • Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  • Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Once cooled, decorate with icing and sprinkles as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g