Written by Grace Wang
Ah, Christmas cookies—the edible equivalent of holiday cheer. Baking them is a time-honored tradition, whether you’re making memories with loved ones or just trying to distract yourself from your uncle’s heated “discussion” about stringing the lights. Let’s face it, no one remembers if the tree leans a little, but they will definitely remember if your cookies come out of the oven looking like abstract art. Fear not! This foolproof recipe will have you cranking out perfect, Pinterest-worthy treats that will make even the Grinch crack a smile.
Full Recipe:
Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract (optional, but it adds a festive touch!)
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Resist the urge to use that wrinkled sheet you found in the back of the drawer.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Pretend you’re on a cooking show and toss a little flour in the air for dramatic effect.
In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy, like freshly fallen snow—if snow tasted like heaven. Add the egg, vanilla, and almond extract, and mix until combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until it forms a dough. If it feels like Play-Doh, congratulations—you nailed it!
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Use cookie cutters to create festive shapes like stars, trees, or the classic gingerbread man.
Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges turn golden.
Once baked, let cool on the sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Decorate with icing, sprinkles, or edible glitter. (Don’t hold back, as it’s Christmas and subtlety is overrated.)
Overall, these cookies are versatile, fun to decorate, and guaranteed to win you MVP of the cookie swap. That is because these cookies have the best dough that is buttery, soft, and forgiving. Happy holidays!
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