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Holiday Cookies

Delightful holiday cookies perfect for sharing during the festive season, featuring a blend of classic flavors and festive decorations.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: holiday cookies, festive treats, baking, dessert
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • Food coloring and sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  • In another 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 creamed mixture.
  • Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place them on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  • Decorate with icing and sprinkles as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g