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Soft Christmas Cookies

These soft Christmas cookies are a festive treat that will bring joy to your holiday celebrations. Light, fluffy, and decorated with colorful sprinkles or icing, they are perfect for sharing with family and friends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 electric mixer or whisk
  • 1 measuring cups
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 parchment paper
  • 1 cookie cutter optional
  • 1 cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For icing, optional.
  • 2 tablespoons milk For icing, optional.
  • 1 cup colorful sprinkles Optional.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look soft; they will firm up as they cool.
  • Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
  • If desired, prepare the icing by mixing the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle or spread over cooled cookies, and top with colorful sprinkles if desired.

Notes

Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts to the dough for added flavor.
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
These cookies also freeze well; just make sure to separate layers with parchment paper in an airtight container.