Description
These Soft Christmas Cookies are the perfect festive treat for your holiday gatherings. With their light, tender texture and sweet vanilla flavor, these cookies are ideal for decorating with colorful icing or sprinkles. They’re easy to make, fun to decorate, and sure to bring joy to everyone who enjoys them. Whether for a holiday party or a family cookie decorating session, these soft cookies are a timeless Christmas classic.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- Assorted food coloring
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar (for icing)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour and baking powder, and stir until the dough forms.
- Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
- Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes from the dough.
- Place the shaped cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool completely before icing with the confectioners’ sugar.
Notes
- You can use food coloring to tint the icing, making them perfect for holiday themes like red, green, and white.
- Chill the dough before rolling it out to ensure the cookies hold their shape better during baking.
- Feel free to add sprinkles or other decorative toppings on top of the icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes