Delightful Top Christmas Cookie Recipes
Indulge in the magic of the holiday season with these delightful Christmas cookies. Each bite offers a perfect blend of sweetness and nostalgia, filling your home with the warm aroma of baked treats. From classic gingerbread to buttery sugar cookies, these recipes are designed to create cherished memories with family and friends during festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 cup chocolate chips or nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and spices. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg