Description
Get into the holiday spirit with these Festive and Easy DIY Christmas Cookies! These delightful treats are perfect for decorating, sharing, or simply indulging in during the festive season. With a simple recipe that even kids can help with, you’ll enjoy creating these cookies for various occasions—whether it’s a holiday party or a cozy family gathering. The warm flavors of vanilla, almond extract, and cinnamon will have everyone reaching for seconds. Customizable decorations make each cookie a unique creation that’s sure to spread joy and cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Red and green sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and almond extracts until combined.
- Gradually blend in dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Stir in ground cinnamon until evenly incorporated.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets and press sprinkles onto each cookie.
- Bake for about 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden; cool on sheets before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg