soft christmas cookies recipe
these soft christmas cookies are buttery, tender, and perfect for holiday baking! topped with sweet vanilla icing and festive sprinkles, they make a delicious treat to share with family and friends.
ingredients
cookie ingredients:
- 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 4 tablespoons milk
icing ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- food coloring, optional
- christmas sprinkles, optional
instructions
- preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- in a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract.
- gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. mix in the milk until a soft dough forms.
- roll the dough into small balls or roll it out on a lightly floured surface and cut into christmas shapes.
- place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them.
- bake for approximately 6–8 minutes, or until the edges are just set. avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft.
- allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating.
for the icing:
- whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. adjust the consistency with a little extra milk if needed.
- add food coloring if desired, spread the icing over the cooled cookies, and decorate with christmas sprinkles.
- let the icing set before serving.
prep time: 25 minutes
cook time: 8 minutes
yield: approximately 24–30 cookies
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