Delightful Christmas cookies perfect for the holiday season, these soft treats are sure to be a hit with family and friends!
Ingredients:
– 3 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
– 1 tsp baking powder 🧁
– 1/2 tsp baking soda 🥄
– 1/2 tsp salt 🧂
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
– 1 1/4 cups sugar 🍬
– 1 large egg 🥚
– 1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
– 1/2 tsp almond extract 🌰
– 1/2 cup sour cream 🍶
For the Icing:
– 2 cups powdered sugar 🍥
– 2-3 tbsp milk 🥛
– 1 tsp vanilla or almond extract 🌰
– Food coloring (optional) 🎨
– Sprinkles for decoration 🎉
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) 🔥 and line baking sheets with parchment paper 🧻.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt 🌾.
3. Cream Butter & Sugar: In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes) 🍯.
4. Add Egg & Extracts: Beat in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract until fully combined 🌿.
5. Incorporate Sour Cream: Slowly mix in the sour cream until smooth 🍶.
6. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms 💪.
7. Roll & Cut: On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut with your favorite holiday cookie cutters ⭐🎅.
8. Bake: Place cookies on prepared sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are just barely golden ⏲️.
9. Cool & Decorate: Allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating with icing and sprinkles 🎨.
Enjoy these festive, soft Christmas cookies with family and friends! 🎄🍪
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 24 cookies