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Soft Christmas Cookies: The Best Buttery Festive Treats

These Soft Christmas Cookies are buttery, festive treats that evoke warm holiday memories and are perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spoon and level to avoid excess flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder leavening agent
  • 1 pinch salt enhances flavor
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened; can use dairy-free alternative
  • 1 cup granulated sugar provides sweetness
  • 2 large eggs essential for moisture and binding
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract must-have flavor enhancer
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract optional but recommended
  • 2 tablespoons milk can use non-dairy alternative
For the Icing
  • 1 cup powdered sugar main component for icing
  • 2 tablespoons milk can use non-dairy milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances icing flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Rack
  • Spoon or piping bag

Method
 

Cookie Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add the vanilla and almond extracts.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients with the butter-sugar blend, alternating with milk.
  6. Drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden; the centers should still be soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. For the icing, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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