Description
A festive assortment of Christmas cookies presented in a decorative box.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup icing sugar for decoration
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Roll dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool completely before decorating with icing and sprinkles.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use different cookie cutters for varied shapes.
- Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: christmas cookie box